Tripalmitin

Tripalmitin

AKA “555-44-2, Glycerol tripalmitate, Glyceryl tripalmitate, Tripalmitoylglycerol, Palmitic triglyceride, Tripalmitate, Dynasan 116, Triglyceryl palmitate, Barolub”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Tripalmitin

AKA: 555-44-2, Glycerol tripalmitate, Glyceryl tripalmitate, Tripalmitoylglycerol, Palmitic triglyceride, Tripalmitate, Dynasan 116, Triglyceryl palmitate, Barolub

Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Clean

Tripalmitin is a triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid.

Formula

C51H98O6

Mol. Weight

807.30

CAS #

555-44-2

Form

Powder

State

Solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]

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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 naturally occurring triglyceride found in palm oil and animal fats, used historically as an emollient in traditional skincare. Provides occlusive and moisturizing properties.