Glyceryl Dipalmitate

AKA “Dipalmitin, 26657-95-4, >=99.0%, UJTQAHPLAOYWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BBA65795, HY-N7399, MFCD00216843, C70H136O10, CS-0119429, (2-hexadecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate;(3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl dipalmitate

AKA: Dipalmitin, 26657-95-4, >=99.0%, UJTQAHPLAOYWPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BBA65795, HY-N7399, MFCD00216843, C70H136O10, CS-0119429, (2-hexadecanoyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate;(3-hexadecanoyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl) hexadecanoate

Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Glycerol dipalmitate

Formula

C70H136O10

Mol. Weight

1137.80

CAS #

26657-95-4

Form

Wax

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic ester developed mid-20th century as a skin conditioning agent and emulsifier. Derived from glycerin and palmitic acid to create stable, spreadable cosmetic formulations.