Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate

Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Triglycerin dioleate, 79665-94-4, Triglycerol dioleate, Diester with triglycerol, Plurol Oleique CC 497
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C45H84O9
Mol. Weight
769.10
CAS #
79665-94-4
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with oleic acid (from plant oils). Developed to create stable, lightweight emulsions in contemporary skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR