murphyStearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Emollient ester
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from stearyl alcohol, myristyl ether, and dilinoleic acid through synthetic esterification reactions. Synthesized by esterifying stearyl alcohol and PPG-3 myristyl ether with dilinoleic acid as a coupling agent.
Stearyl/PPG -3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate is the diester formed by the reaction of Stearyl Alcohol (q.v.) and PPG -3 Myristyl Ether (q.v.) with Dilinoleic Acid (q.v.)
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR