Pentaerythrityl Tetrapelargonate

AKA “Pentaerythritol tetranonanoate, pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, Nonanoic acid, neopentanetetrayl ester, 3-DIYL DINONAN-1-OATE, 3-propanediyl ester, PELEMOL PTP”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Pentaerythrityl tetrapelargonate

AKA: Pentaerythritol tetranonanoate, Pentaerythritol tetrapelargonate, Nonanoic acid, Neopentanetetrayl ester, 3-DIYL DINONAN-1-OATE, 3-propanediyl ester, PELEMOL PTP

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight moisturizing oil that softens and conditions skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated without a greasy feel.

Formula

C41H76O8

Mol. Weight

697.00

CAS #

14450-05-6

Form

Liquid

State

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 used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. Created in the modern cosmetics industry to provide non-occlusive hydration and smooth texture to skincare products.