Tridecyl Trimellitate

Tridecyl Trimellitate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tri(tridecyl) benzene-1, 2, 4-tricarboxylate, Tritridecyl benzene-1, Tris(tridecyl)Trimellitate, Tris(tridecyl) benzene-1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Tri(tridecyl) benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylate
Formula
C48H84O6
Mol. Weight
757.20
CAS #
94109-09-8
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 developed as a cosmetic emollient and film-forming agent, designed to enhance the conditioning and protective properties of skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR