Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Decaglyceryl dioleate, 33940-99-7, 9-Octadecenoic acid, Diester with decaglycerol, Diester with 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36-nonaoxanonatriacontane-1, 2, 6, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39-dodecol, Dioleic acid, [2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[2-hydroxy-3-[(Z)-octadec-9-enoyl]oxypropoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propoxy]propyl] (Z)-octadec-9-enoate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
diester of decaglycerol and oleic acid
Formula
C66H126O23
Mol. Weight
1287.70
CAS #
33940-99-7
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier developed by esterifying polyglycerin with oleic acid, created in the late 20th century. Used in cosmetics to provide mild emulsification and skin-conditioning benefits without traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR