Glycol Ricinoleate
AKA “2-Hydroxyethyl ricinoleate, RefChem:473441, 203-369-8, 1, 2-Ethanediol monoricinoleate, Ethylene glycol monoricinoleate, 106-17-2, Glycol monoester ricinoleate, 2-hydroxyethyl (Z, 12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate, S152”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glycol ricinoleate
AKA: 2-Hydroxyethyl ricinoleate, RefChem:473441, 203-369-8, 1, 2-Ethanediol monoricinoleate, Ethylene glycol monoricinoleate, 106-17-2, Glycol monoester ricinoleate, 2-hydroxyethyl (Z, 12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate, S152
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
See also: PEG-8 Ricinoleate (annotation moved to) ... View More ...
Formula
C20H38O4
Mol. Weight
342.50
CAS #
106-17-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining glycol with ricinoleic acid from castor oil. Created in the 20th century as a conditioning agent and humectant, leveraging the traditional moisturizing properties of castor oil in a more stable form.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR