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)
Synthetic
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Formula
C27H50O6
Mol. Weight
470.70
CAS #
7360-38-5
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic ester created as a lightweight cosmetic emollient, designed to provide non-greasy skin conditioning and improved spreadability in modern skincare products.
EWG
1
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-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR