Glycol Dioleate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glycol dioleate
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and conditions skin while helping the product maintain the right texture and consistency.
Formula
C38H70O4
Mol. Weight
591.00
CAS #
928-24-5
Form
Liquid
State
Lemon to orange oily liquid or semi-gel with a mild odor; [JECFA] Liquid; mp = 15 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic glycol ester in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, created to provide slip and spreadability while mimicking natural oil properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR