Lysophosphatidylglycerol

AKA: CHEBI:90454, (2S)-3-(((2S)-2, 3-dihydroxypropyl phosphonato)oxy)-2-hydroxypropyl hexadecanoate, 1-MYRISTOYL-2-HYDROXY-SN-GLYCERO-3-[PHOSPHO-RAC-(1-GLYCEROL)], (2S)-2, 3-dihydroxypropyl (2S)-3-(hexadecanoyloxy)-2-hydroxypropyl phosphate, CHEBI:44859, [(2S)-2, 3-dihydroxypropyl] [(2S)-3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl] phosphate, 3-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-1-phospho-(1'-sn-glycerol)
Synthetic
Humectant
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from plant oils such as soybean, rapeseed, or palm oils containing glycerol and phospholipids. Produced through phosphorylation and lysophospholipid synthesis via enzymatic or chemical modification of phosphatidylglycerol.
Lysophosphatidylglycerol is the hydrolysate of phosphatidylglycerol obtained by the reaction of phospholipase A2
Formula
C22H44O9P-
Mol. Weight
483.60
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR