Tripalmitolein

AKA: 20246-55-3, Triglyceride popopo, Glycerol tripalmitoleate, Palmitoleic acid triglyceride, 9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1''-(1, 2, 3-propanetriyl) ester, 3-bis[[(Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl]oxy]propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate, 3-bis(((Z)-hexadec-9-enoyl)oxy)propyl (Z)-hexadec-9-enoate

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

9-Hexadecenoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester

Formula

C51H92O6

Mol. Weight

801.30

CAS #

20246-55-3, 129784-33-4

Form

Powder

State

Solid

Functions

Refatting

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

A rare natural triglyceride found in some plant oils, traditionally used as an emollient. Provides light conditioning and skin softening properties.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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