Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate
AKA “EINECS 278-954-4, Bis(12-hydroxyoctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol, RefChem:568557, 278-954-4, 78616-19-0, SCHEMBL13299414, YVGVUWZNLUMLFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, NS00129288”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl dihydroxystearate
AKA: EINECS 278-954-4, Bis(12-hydroxyoctadecanoic) acid, Diester with glycerol, RefChem:568557, 278-954-4, 78616-19-0, SCHEMBL13299414, YVGVUWZNLUMLFY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, NS00129288
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Bis(12-hydroxyoctadecanoic) acid, diester with glycerol
Formula
C39H76O7
Mol. Weight
657.00
CAS #
78616-19-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
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 compound combining glycerin with hydroxylated stearic acid. Developed as a modern thickening and stabilizing agent for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diiso
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glyceryl Dilaurate, Glyceryl Diarachidate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Glyceryl Dierucate, Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate, Glyceryl Diisopalmitate, Glyceryl Diisostearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Glyceryl Dihydroxystearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR