Pentaerythrityl Tetracocoate
AKA “Pentaerythritol tetracocoate”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Pentaerythrityl tetracocoate
AKA: Pentaerythritol tetracocoate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, coco, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl esters
CAS #
91031-85-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from pentaerythritol and coconut fatty acids, created in the 20th century as a modern conditioning and emollient agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR