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POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 85666-92-8
CAS 85666-92-8PubChem CID 24699

Monostearin

1-monostearoylglycerol is a 1-monoglyceride that has stearoyl as the acyl group. It has a role as a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite and an algal metabolite. ChEBI

IUPAC name
2,3-dihydroxypropyl octadecanoate
Molecular formula
C21H42O4
Molecular weight
358.6 g/mol
Exact mass
358.30830982 Da
XLogP3
7.4
Topological polar surface area
66.8 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
4
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Glyceryl monostearateGlycerin 1-monostearateGlycerin 1-stearateStearin, 1-mono-Stearic acid 1-monoglyceride1-Glyceryl stearatealpha-MonostearinGlyceryl 1-monostearate
16 more reported names
StearoylglycerolGlycerin monostearate3-Stearoyloxy-1,2-propanediolGlycerol alpha-monostearateCerasynt SDMonoglyceryl stearateCefatinDermagineMonelginSedetineAdmulOrbonCitomulgan MDrewmulse VCerasynt SDrewmulse TP
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 POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

Description

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, isodecanoates (1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
78891
Imported identity
POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
66082-42-6 / 85666-92-8
EC
- / -
Restriction
Function
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.

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How POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE 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.

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function 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

POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE 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, POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 66082-42-6 / 85666-92-8 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 POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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