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InventoryRef 7624415/10/2010

GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

Pentadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol

GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE 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 104140-07-0

CAS 104140-07-0CAS 122636-37-7PubChem CID 190750

Pentadecanoic acid monoglyceride

IUPAC name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl pentadecanoate

Molecular formula: C18H36O4
Molecular weight: 316.5 g/mol
Exact mass: 316.26135963 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

glyceryl monopentadecanoateO71HHJ7GNNRefChem:10944591-Monopentadecanoin1-pentadecanoyl-rac-glycerolMONOPENTADECANOINGlyceryl 1-pentadecanoatePentadecanoin, 1-mono-

13 more reported names

1-Tridecanoyl-rac-glycerolM4CN6355OWPentadecanoic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl esterUNII-M4CN6355OWMG 15:0UNII-O71HHJ7GNNglycerol mono-pentadecanoatemonopentadecanoin, AldrichCPRMAG 15:0HY-W505108BP-433922',3'-DIHYDROXY PROPYL PENTADECANOATE2'',3''-DIHYDROXY PROPYL PENTADECANOATE

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL2297204
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID40276702
PubMed:19838303
PubMed:17654289
PubMed:15513825

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View

Exact identifier match190750

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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Additional source coverage and match status

Source	Result	Checked
EMBL-EBI ChEBI	No exact record	2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-View	Exact match	2026-08-31

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Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

INCI name

GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

Description

Pentadecanoic acid, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetriol

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 76244
Imported identity: GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

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Key data

CAS

104140-07-0 / 122636-37-7

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Restriction

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Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
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.

#11208 · GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

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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 PENTADECANOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE 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 PENTADECANOATE is also tagged with 2 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 PENTADECANOATE 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 PENTADECANOATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATE

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

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