murphyTrideceth-50
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 2-(Tridecyloxy)ethanol, 38471-49-7, Ethanol, Tridecyl ethyleneglycol monoether, TRIDECETH-1, NOVEL TDA 1, ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOTRIDECYL ETHER
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm oil fatty alcohols, typically tridecyl alcohol as the base material. Synthesized through ethoxylation, where ethylene oxide is added to create a polyethylene glycol ether chain.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy
Formula
C15H32O2
Mol. Weight
244.41
CAS #
24938-91-8
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR