Glyceryl Arachidonate

AKA “RefChem:935108, GlyTouCan:G86281EH, G86281EH, 3-dihydroxypropyl (5Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 14-tetraenoate, 1-Arachidonoylglycerol, glyceryl 1-arachidonate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl arachidonate

AKA: RefChem:935108, GlyTouCan:G86281EH, G86281EH, 3-dihydroxypropyl (5Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 14-tetraenoate, 1-Arachidonoylglycerol, Glyceryl 1-arachidonate

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A natural-origin conditioning agent that softens skin and helps blend product ingredients together for a smooth, luxurious texture.

Formula

C23H38O4

Mol. Weight

378.50

CAS #

35474-99-8

Form

Oil

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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

A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century by combining glycerin with arachidic acid (from peanut oil). Used in modern cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioning agent with no traditional historical use.