Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate
AKA “Triglycerin dioleate, 79665-94-4, Triglycerol dioleate, D08AL46IU2, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, diester with triglycerol, 616-718-8, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, RefChem:175158, UNII-D08AL46IU2, Plurol Oleique CC 497”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Polyglyceryl-3 dioleate
AKA: Triglycerin dioleate, 79665-94-4, Triglycerol dioleate, D08AL46IU2, 9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-, Diester with triglycerol, 616-718-8, 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, RefChem:175158, UNII-D08AL46IU2, Plurol Oleique CC 497
Surfactant · Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, 9-(Z)-octadecenoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
Formula
C45H84O9
Mol. Weight
769.10
CAS #
79665-94-4
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier combining polyglycerin with oleic acid (from plant oils). Developed to create stable, lightweight emulsions in contemporary skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Polyglyceryl-3 Dioleate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Development of long-acting riluzole transdermal patch against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Mechanistic insights into polyglyceryl-3 dioleate-enhance
Liu Y, Chen G, Li M, Li M, Xie D et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics: X, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR