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Eicosatrienoic Acid
AKA “Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, 1783-84-2, DGLA, (8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-8, 11, 14-trienoic acid, gamma-Homolinolenic acid, diroleuton, Homo-gamma-linolenic acid, 8Z, 14Z-eicosatrienoic acid, Bishomo-gamma-linolenic acid, all-cis-8, 14-Eicosatrienoic acid”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Eicosatrienoic acid
AKA: Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, 1783-84-2, DGLA, (8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-8, 11, 14-trienoic acid, Gamma-Homolinolenic acid, Diroleuton, Homo-gamma-linolenic acid, 8Z, 14Z-eicosatrienoic acid, Bishomo-gamma-linolenic acid, All-cis-8, 14-Eicosatrienoic acid
Acid · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
8,11,14-Eicosatrienoic acid, (8Z,11Z,14Z)-
Formula
C20H34O2
Mol. Weight
306.50
CAS #
1783-84-2
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A polyunsaturated fatty acid with no significant traditional use; developed for modern skincare formulations. Used as a skin-conditioning agent to improve hydration and barrier function based on contemporary cosmetic science.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR