Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate

AKA “Pentaerythritol tetralaurate, EINECS 235-946-5, pentaerythritol tetradodecanoate, PELEMOL PTL, DUB PTL, Dodecanoic acid, 2-bis(((1-oxododecyl)oxy)methyl)-1, 3-propanediyl ester”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Pentaerythrityl tetralaurate

AKA: Pentaerythritol tetralaurate, EINECS 235-946-5, Pentaerythritol tetradodecanoate, PELEMOL PTL, DUB PTL, Dodecanoic acid, 2-bis(((1-oxododecyl)oxy)methyl)-1, 3-propanediyl ester

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and hydrated without a greasy residue.

Formula

C53H100O8

Mol. Weight

865.40

CAS #

13057-50-6

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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 combining pentaerythritol with lauric acid (from coconut oil), developed in the 20th century as a cosmetic emollient and conditioning agent.