Tridecane
AKA “N-TRIDECANE, 629-50-5, Tridekan, DTXSID6027266, A3LZF0L939, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, CHEBI:35998, RefChem:191441
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Tridecane
AKA: N-TRIDECANE, 629-50-5, Tridekan, DTXSID6027266, A3LZF0L939, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, CHEBI:35998, RefChem:191441
Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Clean
Tridecane appears as an oily straw yellow clear liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Flash point 190-196 °F. Specific gravity 0.76. Boiling point 456 °F. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may irritate or redden skin, progressing to dermatitis. Exposure to high concentrations of vapor may result in headache and stupor.
Solubility In water, 0.0047 mg/L
Formula
C13H28
Mol. Weight
184.36
CAS #
629-50-5
Form
Oil
State
Tridecane appears as an oily straw yellow clear liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Flash point 190-196 °F. Specific gravity 0.76. Boiling point 456 °F. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may irritate or
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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.
Softens & Smooths
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR