What function does GLYCERYL LINOLEATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE carries the following function designation(s): SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING.

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GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

Glyceryl Linoleate is the monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. It conforms to the formula

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2277-28-3

CAS 2277-28-3PubChem CID 5283469

1-Monolinolein

1-monolinolein is a 1-monoglyceride that has octadecadienoyl (linoleoyl) as the acyl group. It has a role as an antiviral agent and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a linoleic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate

Molecular formula: C21H38O4
Molecular weight: 354.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 354.27700969 Da
XLogP3: 5.8
Topological polar surface area: 66.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

CHEBI:755689,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z,12Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl esterRefChem:9351091-Linoleoyl-rac-glycerol1-Linoleoyl GlycerolGlycerol 1-monolinolate1-Linoleylglycerol1-Glyceryl linoleate

16 more reported names

1-Monolinoleoyl-rac-glycerolLinolein, 1-mono-Oleinate 2882,3-Dihydroxypropyl linoleateglyceryl 1-linoleate.alpha.-Glyceryl linoleate(9Z,12Z)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate1-(9Z,12Z-octadecadienoyl)-rac-glycerol1-linoleoylglycerol9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (Z,Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl esterMG(18:2(9Z,12Z)/0:0/0:0)[rac]Linolein, mono-Emalsy MURikemal MU 100Sunsoft 8090MGG581HK1Y

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:75565
ChEBI:CHEBI:75568
ChEMBL:CHEMBL458250
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID201016719

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 26545-74-4

CAS 26545-74-4PubChem CID 6436630

Monolinolein

1-linoleoyl-sn-glycerol is a 1-acyl-sn-glycerol that is the S-enantiomer of 1-monolinolein. It is a 1-acyl-sn-glycerol and a 1-monolinolein. It is an enantiomer of a 3-linoleoyl-sn-glycerol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: [(2S)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl] (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate

Molecular formula: C21H38O4
Molecular weight: 354.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 354.27700969 Da
XLogP3: 5.8
Topological polar surface area: 66.8 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 1

Also known as

Glycerol monolinoleateGlyceryl oleolinoleateMaisine 35-1Linoleic acid monoglycerideLinoleic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol4763AXI84L((2S)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl) (9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoatemLG cpd

16 more reported names

RefChem:926089glyceryl linoleic acid monoester9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z,12Z)-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol247-788-4Glyceryl Monolinoleate1-Linoleoyl-(2S)-glycerolalpha-Glyceryl linoleatealpha-Monolinolein1-linoleoyl-sn-glycerolOleinate 2881-linoleoylglycerolMGG581HK1YCorn glycerides(9Z,12Z)-Octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, monoester with glycerol1-mono-linolenina-Linoleic Acid (2S)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Ester; (9Z,12Z)-9,12-Octadecadienoic Acid (2S)-2,3-Dihydroxypropyl Ester;

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:75561
ChEMBL:CHEMBL188361

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Inventory details for GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

INCI name

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

Description

Glyceryl Linoleate is the monoester of glycerin and linoleic acid. It conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 34084
Imported identity: GLYCERYL LINOLEATE
Source update: 03/03/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

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Key data

CAS

26545-74-4(1)/ 37348-65-5(2)/ 2277-28-3(3)

218-901-4 (1)/ 247-788-4 (2)

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING: Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#11191 · GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

GLYCERYL LANOLATEANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL LAURATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL LAURATE SESURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL LAURYL ETHERSURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL MONTANATESURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL MYRISTATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL OLEATEPERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How GLYCERYL LINOLEATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLYCERYL LINOLEATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

GLYCERYL LINOLEATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 26545-74-4(1)/ 37348-65-5(2)/ 2277-28-3(3) may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for GLYCERYL LINOLEATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for GLYCERYL LINOLEATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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