Oleyl Glyceryl Ether
AKA “Selachyl alcohol, (Z)-(+-)-3-(9-Octadecenyloxy)-1, 2-propanediol, Glyceryl monooleyl ether, RefChem:884796, GlyTouCan:G20428IF, G20428IF, Glycerol 1-Oleyl Ether”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Oleyl glyceryl ether
AKA: Selachyl alcohol, (Z)-(+-)-3-(9-Octadecenyloxy)-1, 2-propanediol, Glyceryl monooleyl ether, RefChem:884796, GlyTouCan:G20428IF, G20428IF, Glycerol 1-Oleyl Ether
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping your products glide on effortlessly. Works to lock in hydration without feeling heavy.
Formula
C21H42O3
Mol. Weight
342.60
CAS #
593-31-7
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
Developed as a synthetic glyceryl ether in the 20th century. Used in cosmetics as an emollient and conditioning agent with no significant traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR