AKA: Glyceryl tri(acetyloxysterate), 27233-00-7, 1, 2, 3-Propanetriyl tris(acetoxyoctadecanoate), Octadecanoic acid, (acetyloxy)-1, 3-propanetriyl ester, 1''-(1, 3-propanetriyl) ester, 3-PROPANETRIYL TRIS[ACETOXYOCTADECANOATE]
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
1,2,3-Propanetriyl tris[acetoxyoctadecanoate]
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Concentration Guide
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Status
JAPAN⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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