Emollient

Cetyl Glyceryl Ether

INCI: CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER
CAS 6145-69-3 (synonymous with Chimyl Alcohol, CAS 506-03-6 for S-isomer) EC 228-149-9
(.+-.)-3-(Hexadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning – emollient
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

(.+-.)-3-(Hexadecyloxy)propane-1,2-diol

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
6145-69-3 (synonymous with Chimyl Alcohol, CAS 506-03-6 for S-isomer)
EC Number
228-149-9
INCI
CETYL GLYCERYL ETHER
Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026