Tridecane
AKA “N-TRIDECANE, Tridekan, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, RefChem:191441”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Tridecane
AKA: N-TRIDECANE, Tridekan, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, RefChem:191441
Synthetic · Emollient | Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight oil that smooths and softens skin, leaving it feeling supple and hydrated without a heavy residue.
Solubility In water, 0.0047 mg/L
Formula
C13H28
Mol. Weight
184.36
CAS #
629-50-5
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from petroleum hydrocarbons or synthesized through Fischer-Tropsch processes using carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Produced via catalytic hydrogenation and oligomerization of alkenes to create a 13-carbon linear alkane chain.
Function
Emollient | Skin Conditioning | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR