Glyceryl Dimyristate
AKA “Glycerol dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, diester with 1, 3-propanetriol, RefChem:663525, GlyTouCan:G03931AS, DTXCID901079546, G03931AS”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl dimyristate
AKA: Glycerol dimyristate, Tetradecanoic acid, Diester with 1, 3-propanetriol, RefChem:663525, GlyTouCan:G03931AS, DTXCID901079546, G03931AS
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizing ingredient that softens and smooths skin, leaving it feeling nourished and hydrated without a greasy residue.
Formula
C31H60O5
Mol. Weight
512.80
CAS #
53563-63-6
Form
Liquid
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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.
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
A synthetic diester of glycerin and myristic acid (coconut-derived). Created in the 20th century as a modern thickening agent and emollient with no traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR