Trihydroxystearin

Trihydroxystearin

AKA “CUTINA BW, Glyceryl tri(12-hydroxystearate), NSC-2389, Octadecanoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, 3-propanetriyl) ester”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Trihydroxystearin

AKA: CUTINA BW, Glyceryl tri(12-hydroxystearate), NSC-2389, Octadecanoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, 3-propanetriyl) ester

Synthetic · Conditioning | Thickener · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A plant-derived thickener that conditions and smooths, helping create a luxurious texture while nourishing skin and hair.

Formula

C57H110O9

Mol. Weight

939.50

CAS #

139-44-6

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid typically sourced from vegetable oils or animal fats. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids followed by esterification with glycerol.

Function

Conditioning | Thickener

Benefits

Conditions Skin

Controls Viscosity

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

CAS number for Cholesterol, a naturally occurring lipid found in animal sources. Used historically in creams and moisturizers as a skin barrier strengthener.