murphyPEG-6 Dioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 9005-07-6, 2-[(9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOYLOXY]ETHYL (9Z)-OCTADEC-9-ENOATE
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from polyethylene glycol (PEG) and oleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid from plant oils. Synthesized through esterification of PEG-6 with dioleic acid under controlled chemical conditions.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)oxy]-, (Z,Z)- (6 mol EO average molar ratio)
Formula
C38H70O4
Mol. Weight
591.00
CAS #
9005-07-6
Form
Liquid
State
Lemon to orange oily liquid or semi-gel with a mild odor; [JECFA] Liquid; mp = 15 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Mixes oil and water
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 lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR