Glyceryl Arachidonate
AKA “35474-99-8, 1-monoarachidin, RefChem:935108, GlyTouCan:G86281EH, G86281EH, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 8, 11, 14-tetraenoate, 6UXX4LRJ92, 1-Arachidonoylglycerol, glyceryl 1-arachidonate, UNII-6UXX4LRJ92
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl arachidonate
AKA: 35474-99-8, 1-monoarachidin, RefChem:935108, GlyTouCan:G86281EH, G86281EH, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl (5Z, 8Z, 11Z, 14Z)-icosa-5, 8, 11, 14-tetraenoate, 6UXX4LRJ92, 1-Arachidonoylglycerol, Glyceryl 1-arachidonate, UNII-6UXX4LRJ92
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Clean
5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester
Formula
C23H38O4
Mol. Weight
378.50
CAS #
35474-99-8
Form
Oil
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 developed in the 20th century by combining glycerin with arachidic acid (from peanut oil). Used in modern cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioning agent with no traditional historical use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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