Glyceryl Heptanoate

Glyceryl Heptanoate

AKA “RefChem:663530, 3-dihydroxypropyl heptanoate, Heptanoic acid 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, Heptanoic acid, monoester with 1, 3-propanetriol, Glycerol 1-heptanoate”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl heptanoate

AKA: RefChem:663530, 3-dihydroxypropyl heptanoate, Heptanoic acid 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, Heptanoic acid, Monoester with 1, 3-propanetriol, Glycerol 1-heptanoate

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin while helping your product glide on effortlessly. It keeps skin feeling hydrated and comfortable without any greasy residue.

Formula

C10H20O4

Mol. Weight

204.26

CAS #

26402-24-4

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

Modern synthetic ester created as a light emollient for cosmetics. Developed to provide conditioning benefits without heaviness in skincare and personal care formulations.