Tridecyl Laurate

Tridecyl Laurate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 3015855
AKA: Tridecyl dodecanoate, 36665-67-5, Dodecanoic acid, Tridecyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid and tridecanol, both fatty alcohol and acid components commonly sourced synthetically. Synthesized through esterification, where lauric acid and tridecanol chemically react to form the ester compound.
Dodecanoic Acid, Tridecyl Ester
Formula
C25H50O2
Mol. Weight
382.70
CAS #
36665-67-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
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