Tripelargonin
AKA “Trinonanoin, 126-53-4, Tripelargoin, Glycerol tripelargonate, GLYCERYL TRIPELARGONATE, Nonanoic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriyl ester, 7QCU1321U4, NSC-5647, DTXSID50155039”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Tripelargonin
AKA: Trinonanoin, 126-53-4, Tripelargoin, Glycerol tripelargonate, GLYCERYL TRIPELARGONATE, Nonanoic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriyl ester, 7QCU1321U4, NSC-5647, DTXSID50155039
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerol tripelargonate,Trinonanoin
Formula
C30H56O6
Mol. Weight
512.80
CAS #
126-53-4
Form
Liquid
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic triglyceride ester developed for cosmetics as a lightweight emollient. Used in modern formulations to improve skin feel and product texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the safety assessment of Pelargonic Acid (nonanoic acid) and nonanoate esters
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel on the safety assessment of pelargonic acid (nonanoic acid) and nonanoate esters.
Johnson W Jr, Heldreth B, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2011
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR