Trilinolein
AKA “537-40-6, Glycerol trilinoleate, V5LJ52OGS7, EFADERMA-F, 2, 3-bis[[(9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoyl]oxy]propyl (9Z, 12-dienoate, (Z, Z)-9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid, 1, 3-propanetriyl ester, trilinoelaidate, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, trilinoleic glycerol
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Trilinolein
AKA: 537-40-6, Glycerol trilinoleate, V5LJ52OGS7, EFADERMA-F, 2, 3-bis[[(9Z, 12Z)-octadeca-9, 12-dienoyl]oxy]propyl (9Z, 12-dienoate, (Z, Z)-9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid, 1, 3-propanetriyl ester, Trilinoelaidate, 9, 12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-, Trilinoleic glycerol
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Propane-1,2,3-triyl tris[(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoate]
Formula
C57H98O6
Mol. Weight
879.40
CAS #
537-40-6
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic triglyceride ester derived from linoleic acid, developed as a skin conditioning agent. Designed to mimic the beneficial properties of omega-6 fatty acids found in natural plant oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR