Stearyl Glycol

Stearyl Glycol

AKA “1, 2-Octadecanediol, Octadecane-1, 2-diol, 2-Dihydroxyoctadecane, 20294-76-2, 12-Dihydroxyoctadecane, UNII-9J9GD77RJI, octadecylene glycol, 9J9GD77RJI, EINECS 243-711-3”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Stearyl glycol

AKA: 1, 2-Octadecanediol, Octadecane-1, 2-diol, 2-Dihydroxyoctadecane, 20294-76-2, 12-Dihydroxyoctadecane, UNII-9J9GD77RJI, Octadecylene glycol, 9J9GD77RJI, EINECS 243-711-3

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

1,2-octadecanediol is a glycol that is octadecane bearing two hydroxy substituents located at positions 1 and 2. It is functionally related to an octadecane.

Formula

C18H38O2

Mol. Weight

286.50

CAS #

20294-76-2

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

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.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Developed as a humectant combining stearyl alcohol with glycol chemistry. Created to provide hydration and emollient properties in contemporary skincare formulations.