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GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE 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 55840-13-6
CAS 55840-13-6PubChem CID 62110

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrate is a carbonyl compound. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
3-(carboxymethyl)-3-hydroxypentanedioic acid;octadecanoic acid;propane-1,2,3-triol
Molecular formula
C28H54O12
Molecular weight
582.7 g/mol
Exact mass
582.36152715 Da
Topological polar surface area
230.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
8
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
12
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Monostearin citrateRefChem:1051988259-855-5Stearyl monoglyceridyl citrateAcidanGlycerol stearate citrateAxol LCSunsoft 621B
8 more reported names
Acidan N 12Poem K 30Glycerin monostearate citrateEINECS 259-855-5UNII-WH8T92A065CHEBI:176146WH8T92A0651,2,3-Propanetriol monooctadecanoate 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
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External database identifiers

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

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 86418-55-5
CAS 86418-55-5PubChem CID 24762

Glycol monostearate

Polyoxyl 40 stearate is an octadecanoate ester composed of repeating 8-40 ethyleneoxy units. It is an ingredient used in cosmetics and beauty products primarily as a surfactant and emulsifier. It has a role as a nonionic surfactant, an emulsifier and a food emulsifier. It is a hydroxypolyether and an octadecanoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
2-hydroxyethyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C20H40O3
Molecular weight
328.5 g/mol
Exact mass
328.29774513 Da
XLogP3
7.8
Topological polar surface area
46.5 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Ethylene glycol monostearateGlycol stearate111-60-4MonthybaseMonthyleParastarinIvoritSedetol
16 more reported names
Prodhybase ethylProdhybas NClindrol SEGEmerest 2350Ethylene glycol stearateLipo EGMSEmpilan 2848OCTADECANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ESTERUSAF KE-11STEARIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYETHYL ESTERStearic acid, monoester with ethylene glycolS 1510324G66D0ECHEBI:167626RefChem:1086082203-886-9
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External database identifiers

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 STEARATE CITRATE

INCI name

GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Description

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol monooctadecanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
76253
Imported identity
GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Source update
15/10/2010
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Key data

CAS
55840-13-6 / 86418-55-5
EC
259-855-5
Restriction
—
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.

#11221 · GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

GLYCERYL PENTADECANOATESURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE SESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL SESQUIOLEATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL STEARATESKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL STEARATE DIACETATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
GLYCERYL STEARATE LACTATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL STEARATE SESURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
GLYCERYL TALLOWATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE 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 STEARATE CITRATE 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.

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Source note for GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE

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

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