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GLYCERYL LACTATE

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetrio1

GLYCERYL LACTATE 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 26855-41-4

CAS 26855-41-4PubChem CID 95467

Glycerol monolactate

IUPAC name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl 2-hydroxypropanoate

Molecular formula: C6H12O5
Molecular weight: 164.16 g/mol
Exact mass: 164.06847348 Da
XLogP3: -1.4
Topological polar surface area: 87.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Glyceryl lactate21SCZ524S9RefChem:922328248-060-96295-07-4Glycerol 1-lactate1-Glyceryl monolactateLactic acid, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester

15 more reported names

37S3P0R5E4NSC-11794Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl esterUNII-21SCZ524S9glycerol lactateEINECS 248-060-9BRN 1705684AI3-19725GLYCERYL 1-LACTATE2,3-dihydroxypropyl lactateGLYCEROL, 1-LACTATEUNII-37S3P0R5E4RSGINGXWCXYMQU-UHFFFAOYSA-NNSC 117943-03-00-00493 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID00949642
PubMed:22413888
PubMed:22292080
PubMed:21989811
PubMed:20865123
PubMed:19834615
PubMed:18830407
PubMed:18030334
PubMed:17337204
PubMed:16467472
PubMed:15574419

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Inventory details for GLYCERYL LACTATE

INCI name

GLYCERYL LACTATE

Description

Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monoester with 1,2,3-propanetrio1

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 95535
Imported identity: GLYCERYL LACTATE
Source update: 01/02/2018

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for GLYCERYL LACTATE

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Key data

CAS

26855-41-4

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Restriction

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Function

NOT REPORTED: No function currently reported.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#11184 · GLYCERYL LACTATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

FISH EXTRACTNOT REPORTED

FLUORENONENOT REPORTED

GANODERMA LUCIDUM POWDERNOT REPORTED

GEMFIBROZILNOT REPORTED

GLYCERYL LAURATE DIACETATENOT REPORTED, SKIN CONDITIONING

GOAT MILK EXTRACTNOT REPORTED

GOLD ACETYLMETHIONATENOT REPORTED

GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM LEAF EXTRACTNOT REPORTED

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 LACTATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists GLYCERYL LACTATE 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 LACTATE 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

GLYCERYL LACTATE 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 LACTATE carries the following function designation(s):

NOT REPORTED

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Source note for GLYCERYL LACTATE

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

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