Trierucin

AKA: Glyceryl trierucate, Tri(Z-13-docosenoyl)glycerol, 13-Docosenoin, Propane-1, 2, 3-triyl tris((Z)-docos-13-enoate), 13-Docosenoic acid, 1, 3-propanetriyl ester, GLYCERYL TRIERUCATE [VANDF]
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Propane-1,2,3-triyl tris[(Z)-docos-13-enoate]
Formula
C69H128O6
Mol. Weight
1053.70
CAS #
2752-99-0
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic triglyceride derived from erucic acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient and skin conditioning agent for use in modern skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR