Diisostearyl Glutarate
AKA “RefChem:587941, SCHEMBL632036
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Diisostearyl glutarate
AKA: RefChem:587941, SCHEMBL632036
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Pentanedioic acid, bis(16-methylheptadecyl) ester
Formula
C41H80O4
Mol. Weight
637.10
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
A synthetic ester derived from glutaric acid and isostearyl alcohol. Developed for use in cosmetics as a conditioning and emollient ingredient with excellent skin feel properties.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR