Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate

AKA: Triglycerin dioleate, 79665-94-4, Triglycerol dioleate, Diester with triglycerol, Plurol Oleique CC 497
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based fatty acids, typically sourced from vegetable oils like coconut or palm. Synthesized through esterification of glycerin with oleic acid to create the polyglyceryl ester structure.
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
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.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR