Tridecyl Trimellitate

Tridecyl Trimellitate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 3023588
AKA: Tri(tridecyl) benzene-1, 2, 4-tricarboxylate, Tritridecyl benzene-1, Tris(tridecyl)Trimellitate, Tris(tridecyl) benzene-1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginTridecyl trimellitate is derived from trimellitic acid and tridecanol, both petroleum-derived or synthesized organic compounds. It is produced through esterification, where trimellitic acid reacts with tridecyl alcohol under acidic catalytic conditions.
Tri(tridecyl) benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylate
Formula
C48H84O6
Mol. Weight
757.20
CAS #
94109-09-8
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.
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
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 690)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 690)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 690)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 690)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR