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GLYCYRRHETINYL STEARATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII R63V8Q8M4R · registered name GLYCYRRHETINYL STEARATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Keeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANT

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ステアリン酸グリチルレチニル: 本品は、ステアリン酸(*)とグリチルレチン酸(*)のモノエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

GLYCYRRHETINYL STEARATEINCI글리시레티닐스테아레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)ステアリン酸グリチルレチニルJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
4827-59-2
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID10197470
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID20119961
IUPAC
3beta-(Octadecanoyloxy)-11-oxoolean-12-en-30-oic acid
Molecular formula
C48H80O5
Molecular weight
737.163 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner1
  • Humectant1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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