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Glyceryl Di-Hydroxystearate
AKA “122546-20-7, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate, DTXSID90709131, RefChem:244917, DTXCID40659879, SCHEMBL297150”
Emollient
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Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl di-hydroxystearate
AKA: 122546-20-7, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl 2, 2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate, DTXSID90709131, RefChem:244917, DTXCID40659879, SCHEMBL297150
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl,2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate,2'-Hydroxy-1',3'-propylene 12-hydroxystearate,Hydroxystearic Acid, Diester with 1,2,3-Propanetriol,Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl Ester
Formula
C21H42O6
Mol. Weight
390.60
CAS #
122546-20-7
Form
Liquid
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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
Traditional Use
Variant spelling of the same synthetic compound used as a cosmetic thickener and texture modifier without traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR