Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate

Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pentaerythritol tetrabehenate, DUB PTB, 2, 2-BIS[[(1-OXODOCOSYL)OXY]METHYL]PROPANE-1, 3-DIYL DIDOCOSANOATE, LIPONATE PB-4, ETHOX PB-4, HEST P-4B, PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRADOCOSANOATE
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
2,2-bis[[(1-Oxodocosyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl didocosanoate
Formula
C93H180O8
Mol. Weight
1426.40
CAS #
61682-73-3
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder
Functions
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 synthetic ester combining pentaerythritol with behenic acid (from plant sources like rapeseed oil), developed in the 20th century. Used as a modern thickening and conditioning agent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR