Triolein is a triglyceride formed by esterification of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol with oleic acid. Triolein is one of the two components of Lorenzo's oil. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite. It is functionally related to an oleic acid.
Solubility Insoluble in water
Formula
C57H104O6
Mol. Weight
885.40
CAS #
122-32-7
Form
Liquid
State
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A natural triglyceride found in olive oil and other plant oils, used for centuries as an emollient in traditional Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare. Provides moisturization and skin softening.