GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl,2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate,2'-Hydroxy-1',3'-propylene 12-hydroxystearate,Hydroxystearic Acid, Diester with 1,2,3-Propanetriol,Octadecanoic Ac…
GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE 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
2,3-Dihydroxypropyl 2,2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate
- IUPAC name
- 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 2,2-dihydroxyoctadecanoate
- Molecular formula
- C21H42O6
- Molecular weight
- 390.6 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 390.29813906 Da
- XLogP3
- 5.7
- Topological polar surface area
- 107.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 4
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 6
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
External database identifiers
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID90709131
- PubMed:18273450
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
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
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
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 DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
INCI name
GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
Description
12-Hydroxyoctadecanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl,2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl 12-Hydroxyoctadecanoate,2'-Hydroxy-1',3'-propylene 12-hydroxystearate,Hydroxystearic Acid, Diester with 1,2,3-Propanetriol,Octadecanoic Acid, 12-Hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-1,3-Propanediyl Ester
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 92502
- Imported identity
- GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
- Source update
- 15/07/2015
Annex records for GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
Key data
- 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.
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.
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How GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE 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 DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE 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.
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Source note for GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE
This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for GLYCERYL DI-HYDROXYSTEARATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.
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