Glyceryl Triacetyl Hydroxystearate

AKA “Glyceryl tri(acetyloxysterate), 27233-00-7, EINECS 248-351-0, 1, 2, 3-Propanetriyl tris(acetoxyoctadecanoate), Octadecanoic acid, (acetyloxy)-1, 3-propanetriyl ester, (acetyloxy)-, 1', 1''-(1, 3-propanetriyl) ester, 3-PROPANETRIYL TRIS[ACETOXYOCTADECANOATE], RefChem:663586”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl triacetyl hydroxystearate

AKA: Glyceryl tri(acetyloxysterate), 27233-00-7, EINECS 248-351-0, 1, 2, 3-Propanetriyl tris(acetoxyoctadecanoate), Octadecanoic acid, (acetyloxy)-1, 3-propanetriyl ester, (acetyloxy)-, 1', 1''-(1, 3-propanetriyl) ester, 3-PROPANETRIYL TRIS[ACETOXYOCTADECANOATE], RefChem:663586

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Clean

1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris[acetoxyoctadecanoate]

Formula

C63H116O12

Mol. Weight

1065.60

CAS #

27233-00-7

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

A synthetic ester developed in the 20th century combining glycerin, acetic acid, and hydroxystearic acid. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and thickening agent.