Glyceryl Ricinoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glyceryl monoricinoleate, 1323-38-2, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Monoester with 1, 2, 3-propanetriol, Monoricinolein
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
(R)-12-hydroxyoleic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C21H40O5
Mol. Weight
372.50
CAS #
1323-38-2, 141-08-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining glycerin with ricinoleic acid (from castor oil) developed for cosmetics. Created to bring the traditional emollient and conditioning properties of castor oil into stable modern formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR