Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate

Pentaerythrityl Tetralaurate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
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
Pentaerythritol tetralaurate
Formula
C53H100O8
Mol. Weight
865.40
CAS #
13057-50-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
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 ester combining pentaerythritol with lauric acid (from coconut oil), developed in the 20th century as a cosmetic emollient and conditioning agent.
EWG
4
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-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR