Glyceryl Montanate
AKA “RefChem:663556, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl octacosanoate, 71035-02-4, 1-Octacosanoyl glyceride, Montanic acid .alpha.-monoglyceride, Glycerol monomontanate, NSC251697, orb1984263, SCHEMBL2493256
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl montanate
AKA: RefChem:663556, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl octacosanoate, 71035-02-4, 1-Octacosanoyl glyceride, Montanic acid .alpha.-monoglyceride, Glycerol monomontanate, NSC251697, Orb1984263, SCHEMBL2493256
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Glycerides, montan-wax
Formula
C31H62O4
Mol. Weight
498.80
CAS #
68476-38-0
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic wax ester combining glycerin with montanic acid derived from fossil wax sources. Developed as a thickening and texturizing agent in modern cosmetic formulations.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR