Glyceryl Arachidate
AKA “RefChem:663510, 55599-18-3, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl icosanoate, 50906-68-8, 30208-87-8, 1-Arachidoyl-rac-glycerol, Monoeicosanoin, alpha-Monoarachin, Glyceryl-1-eicosanoate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl arachidate
AKA: RefChem:663510, 55599-18-3, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl icosanoate, 50906-68-8, 30208-87-8, 1-Arachidoyl-rac-glycerol, Monoeicosanoin, Alpha-Monoarachin, Glyceryl-1-eicosanoate
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Eicosanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Formula
C23H46O4
Mol. Weight
386.60
CAS #
30208-87-8, 50906-68-8
Form
Wax
See origin →
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 of glycerin and arachidic acid (a fatty acid), developed in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent without traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Laurate SE, Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate, Glyceryl Adipate, Glyceryl Alginate, Glyceryl Arachidate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glycer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Laurate, Glyceryl Laurate SE, Glyceryl Laurate/Oleate, Glyceryl Adipate, Glyceryl Alginate, Glyceryl Arachidate, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Behen
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glyceryl Arachidate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR