Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate

AKA: Pentaerythritol tetralaurate, 13057-50-6, Pentaerythritol tetradodecanoate, PELEMOL PTL, DUB PTL, Dodecanoic acid, 2, 2-bis(((1-oxododecyl)oxy)methyl)-1, 3-propanediyl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from pentaerythritol and lauric acid, members of the synthetic ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction between pentaerythritol and lauric acid under catalytic conditions.
Pentaerythritol tetralaurate
Formula
C53H100O8
Mol. Weight
865.40
CAS #
13057-50-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR