Polyglycerin-10
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decaglycerol, 9041-07-0, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36-nonaoxanonatriacontane-1, 2, 6, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39-dodecaol, Orb1987306, C30H62O21, D97501, 3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-[3-(2, 3-dihydroxypropoxy)-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]-2-hydroxy-propoxy]propane-1, 2-diol
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Polyglycerin-10 os a glycerin polymer containing 10 glycerin units; Decaglycerol
Formula
C30H62O21
Mol. Weight
758.80
CAS #
9041-07-0
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.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a food and cosmetic ingredient in the mid-20th century by esterifying glycerin with various fatty acids. Used as a humectant and emulsifier in skincare and personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR