Glyceryl Undecylenate

Glyceryl Undecylenate 1
AKA: Glyceryl 1-undecylenate, 1-Monoundecenoin, Undecenoin, 2, 3-Dihydroxypropyl 10-undecenoate, 10-Undecenoic acid, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, Glyceryl undecylenate [INCI]
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Glyceryl Undecylenate is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as Glyceryl 1-undecylenate. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C14H26O4
Mol. Weight
258.35
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Emulsifier
Conditions Skin
Smooths and softens skin
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Incomplete INCI name provided; cannot determine traditional use without full ingredient specification.
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR