Fatty acid esters

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR), E476, is an emulsifier made from glycerol and fatty acids (usually from castor bean, but also from soybean oil).

Ascorbyl stearate (C24H42O7) is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and stearic acid.

Ethyl decanoate, also known as ethyl caprate, is a fatty acid ester formed from capric acid and ethanol.

Ethyl octanoate, also known as ethyl caprylate, is a fatty acid ester formed from caprylic acid and ethanol.

Monolaurin, also known as glycerol monolaurate, glyceryl laurate or 1-Lauroyl-glycerol, is a monoglyceride.

2-Oleoylglycerol (2OG) is a monoacylglycerol that is found in biologic tissues.

Cetyl palmitate is the ester derived from palmitic acid and cetyl alcohol.

Retinyl palmitate, or vitamin A palmitate, is the ester of retinol (vitamin A) and palmitic acid, with formula C36H60O2.

Ethyl decadienoate, also known as pear ester, is an organic chemical compound used in flavors and perfumery for its pear-like taste and odor.

Glycol distearate is a chemical compound used as an emollient in cosmetics and other consumer products.

Ascorbyl palmitate is an ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid creating a fat-soluble form of vitamin C.

Glycerol monostearate, commonly known as GMS, is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier.

Isopropyl palmitate is the ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is an endocannabinoid, an endogenous agonist of the CB1 receptor.

Virodhamine (O-arachidonoyl ethanolamine; O-AEA) is an endocannabinoid and a nonclassic eicosanoid, derived from arachidonic acid.

Monoctanoin is a monoglyceride used to dissolve gallstones that are caused by cholesterol.

Glyceryl hydroxystearate, also known as glyceryl monohydroxystearate (GMHS), is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C21H42O5.

Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA, icosapent ethyl) is a derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that is used in combination with changes in diet to lower triglyceride levels in adults with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.

Ethylhexyl palmitate, or octyl palmitate, is the fatty acid ester derived from 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid.

Glycol stearate (glycol monostearate or ethylene glycol monostearate) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C20H40O3.

Cetyl myristoleate is a chemical compound which is a type of fatty acid ester or, more specifically, a cetylated fatty acid (CFA).

Colfosceril palmitate (trade name Exosurf) is a drug used as a pulmonary surfactant.

Ethyl palmitate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H36O2.