Tridecyl Myristate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tridecyl tetradecanoate, Tetradecanoic acid, Tridecyl ester, TRIDECYL MYRISTATE [INCI]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Tridecyl myristate
Formula
C27H54O2
Mol. Weight
410.70
CAS #
36617-27-3
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created as a modern cosmetic ingredient to provide emollient and conditioning properties, with improved spreadability and absorption compared to natural plant oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR