Triethylhexanoin

AKA: 7360-38-5, Glyceryl tri(2-ethylhexanoate), Hexalan, CRODAMOL GTEH, 3CE LIP COLOR 906 BITE IT, Propane-1, 2, 3-triyl tris(2-ethylhexanoate)
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Synthetic
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginSynthesized from branched-chain alcohols and carboxylic acids through esterification chemistry. Produced by esterifying 2-ethylhexanoic acid with triethylene glycol under catalytic conditions.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Formula
C27H50O6
Mol. Weight
470.70
CAS #
7360-38-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 316)
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 316)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 742)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–100%
Rinse-off0.1–61.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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