murphyPEG-3 Glyceryl Cocoate
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and glycerin through esterification and ethoxylation reactions. Synthesized by attaching polyethylene glycol chains to coconut fatty acid esters via ethoxylation.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C12H20O6
Mol. Weight
260.28
CAS #
68958-64-5
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2020
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR