Tetradecylpropionates

Tetradecylpropionates molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: C14 Propionate Ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Tetradecylpropionates is an isomeric mixture of esters consisting chiefly of 2-Tetradecylpropionate, 3-Tetradecylpropionate and 4-Tetradecylpropionate
Form
Liquid
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester compounds developed for cosmetic preservation and conditioning purposes. Created in the 20th century to enhance product stability and skin feel.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR