Glyceryl Behenate

Glyceryl Behenate 1
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tribehenin, 18641-57-1, Glyceryl tribehenate, Compritol 888, Tribehenoyl glycerol, Behenic acid, 1, 2, 3-propanetriol ester, 3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate, Dub bg, Compritol 888 cg
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid typically sourced from plant oils like rapeseed or palm. Synthesized through esterification of behenic acid with glycerol using catalytic processes and heat.
Docosanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C69H134O6
Mol. Weight
1059.80
CAS #
30233-64-8, 6916-74-1
Form
Wax
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 706)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 706)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 706)
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.3–2.5%
Rinse-off0.27%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2014 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR