murphyGlyceryl Sesquioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sesquioleic acid glyceride
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from oleic acid and glycerin, typically sourced from vegetable oils like soybean or palm. Synthesized through esterification of glycerin with sesquioleic acid under catalytic conditions.
9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol (3:2)
CAS #
90605-02-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used · CIR re-review: use not supported (2025)
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 344)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR