Phytantriol
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 74563-64-7, 3, 7, 11, 15-Tetramethylhexadecane-1, 2, 3-triol, 15-TETRAMETHYL-1, 3-HEXADECANETRIOL, 1, 3-Hexadecanetriol, CHEBI:47770, GlyTouCan:G40063PW
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadecane-1,2,3-triol
Formula
C20H42O3
Mol. Weight
330.50
CAS #
74563-64-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic alcohol derived from plant-derived squalene, developed in the late 20th century as an alternative to animal-derived squalane. Used in modern skincare as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent with improved sustainability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR