Tripalmitolein
AKA “20246-55-3, Triglyceride popopo, Glycerol tripalmitoleate, Palmitoleic acid triglyceride, 9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1, 1', 1''-(1, 2, 3-propanetriyl) ester, (9Z, 9'Z, 9''Z)-, N9836937KG, 3-bis[[(Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate, DTXSID601021950, 3-bis(((Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl)oxy)propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Tripalmitolein
AKA: 20246-55-3, Triglyceride popopo, Glycerol tripalmitoleate, Palmitoleic acid triglyceride, 9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1, 1', 1''-(1, 2, 3-propanetriyl) ester, (9Z, 9'Z, 9''Z)-, N9836937KG, 3-bis[[(Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate, DTXSID601021950, 3-bis(((Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl)oxy)propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
Formula
C51H92O6
Mol. Weight
801.30
CAS #
20246-55-3, 129784-33-4
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Refatting
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A rare natural triglyceride found in some plant oils, traditionally used as an emollient. Provides light conditioning and skin softening properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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