Glyceryl Behenate
AKA “Tribehenin, 18641-57-1, Glyceryl tribehenate, Compritol 888, Tribehenoyl glycerol, Behenic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriol ester, 3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate, Dub bg, 8OC9U7TQZ0, Compritol 888 cg
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl behenate
AKA: Tribehenin, 18641-57-1, Glyceryl tribehenate, Compritol 888, Tribehenoyl glycerol, Behenic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriol ester, 3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate, Dub bg, 8OC9U7TQZ0, Compritol 888 cg
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Docosanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C69H134O6
Mol. Weight
1059.80
CAS #
30233-64-8, 6916-74-1
Form
Wax
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester created by combining glycerin with behenic acid (from plant sources like rapeseed). Developed as a modern emollient and thickening agent for cosmetics with no traditional precedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Effect of the ratio between behenyl alcohol and behenic acid on the oleogel properties.
Callau M, Sow-Kébé K, Nicolas-Morgantini L, Fameau AL
Journal of colloid and interface science, 2020
Effect of the ratio between behenyl alcohol and behenic acid on the oleogel properties.
Callau M, Sow-Kébé K, Nicolas-Morgantini L, Fameau AL
Journal of colloid and interface science, 2020
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Trilaurin, Triarachidin, Tribehenin, Tricaprin, Tricaprylin, Trierucin, Triheptanoin, Triheptylundecanoin, Triisononanoin, Triisopalmitin, Triisostearin, Trili
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Behenic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Glyceryl Behenate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Behenic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Glyceryl Behenate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Tribehenin
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Comparative Study of Glyceryl Behenate or Polyoxyethylene 40 Stearate-Based Lipid Carriers for Trans-Resveratrol Delivery: Development, Characterizati
Fachinetti N, Rigon RB, Eloy JO, Sato MR, Dos Santos KC et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018
Comparative Study of Glyceryl Behenate or Polyoxyethylene 40 Stearate-Based Lipid Carriers for Trans-Resveratrol Delivery: Development, Characterizati
Fachinetti N, Rigon RB, Eloy JO, Sato MR, Dos Santos KC et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of trilaurin, triarachidin, tribehenin, tricaprin, tricaprylin, trierucin, triheptanoin, triheptylundecanoin, tr
Johnson W Jr, Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Inhibitory Effect of Moringa oleifera Seed Extract and Its Behenic Acid Component on Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Formation.
Kim S, Kim TJ
Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024
Inhibitory Effect of Moringa oleifera Seed Extract and Its Behenic Acid Component on Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm Formation.
Kim S, Kim TJ
Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR