Tridecyl Behenate

Tridecyl Behenate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 22287906
AKA: Tridecyl docosanoate, 42233-08-9, VBCBSDJKFLGBIX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from fatty acids derived from coconut or palm oils and behenic acid through esterification. Created by chemically bonding tridecyl alcohol with behenic acid under catalytic conditions to form an ester.
Docosanoic acid, tridecyl ester
Formula
C35H70O2
Mol. Weight
522.90
CAS #
42233-08-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR