Tridecyl Laurate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tridecyl dodecanoate, 36665-67-5, Dodecanoic acid, Tridecyl ester
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Dodecanoic Acid, Tridecyl Ester
Formula
C25H50O2
Mol. Weight
382.70
CAS #
36665-67-5
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic emollient and skin conditioning agent, designed to replace natural oils with a lightweight, non-greasy texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR