Glyceryl Palmitate

Glyceryl Palmitate

AKA “542-44-9, 1-Monopalmitin, 1-Palmitoylglycerol, Palmitin, 1-mono-, Hexadecanoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol, Palmitoyl glycerol, U9H9OM3S75, 1-glyceryl hexadecanoate, rac-1(3)-palmitoyl glycerol”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl palmitate

AKA: 542-44-9, 1-Monopalmitin, 1-Palmitoylglycerol, Palmitin, 1-mono-, Hexadecanoic acid, 2, 3-dihydroxypropyl ester, 1-Monohexadecanoyl-rac-glycerol, Palmitoyl glycerol, U9H9OM3S75, 1-glyceryl hexadecanoate, Rac-1(3)-palmitoyl glycerol

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

1-monopalmitoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has palmitoyl as the acyl group. A natural product found in Neolitsea daibuensis. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid.

Formula

C19H38O4

Mol. Weight

330.50

CAS #

26657-96-5

Form

Liquid

State

White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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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 emulsifier combining glycerin with palmitic acid developed for the cosmetics industry in the mid-20th century. Used to stabilize emulsions and improve product texture in contemporary skincare.