murphyTricaprin
AKA: 621-71-6, Tridecanoin, Glycerol tricaprate, Glycerol tridecanoate, Glyceryl tricaprate, Capric acid triglyceride, Glycerol tricaprin, Tricapric glyceride, Dynasan 110
Synthetic
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from medium-chain fatty acids, typically obtained from coconut or palm kernel oil sources. Synthesized through esterification or direct chemical synthesis of decanoic acid and glycerol.
Tricaprin is an orally available precursor of decanoic acid (DA), a 10-carbon fatty acid and major component of medium chain triglyceride oils, with potential antiandrogen and antihyperglycemic properties. Upon oral administration, tricaprin is hydrolyzed to DA, which binds to and partially activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma, as well as PPAR-alpha and PPAR-beta/delta, without inducing adipogenesis. Additionally, tricaprin may improve insulin sensitivity and decrease androgen production.
Formula
C33H62O6
Mol. Weight
554.80
CAS #
621-71-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR