Our customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, from Monday to Sunday.

Tribehenin

Online Inquiry
Catalog Number CI-SC-0379
Product Name Tribehenin
CAS 18641-57-1
Structure
Synonyms Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate
Description Tribehenin is the triglyceride of behenic (C22) acid. Very soft and amorphous (non-crystalline) wax and can be used to modify the properties of other waxes by softening structure and reducing crystallinity and rigidity. Melting point: 57 - 62°C (135-144F).
IUPAC Name 2,3-Di(docosanoyloxy)propyl docosanoate
Molecular Weight 1059.8 g/mol
Molecular Formula C69H134O6
Canonical SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C69H134O6/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25-28-31-34-37-40-43-46-49-52-55-58-61-67(70)73-64-66(75-69(72)63-60-57-54-51-48-45-42-39-36-33-30-27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3)65-74-68(71)62-59-56-53-50-47-44-41-38-35-32-29-26-23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2/h66H,4-65H2,1-3H3
InChI Key DMBUODUULYCPAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point 911.8±32.0 °C
Melting Point 83 °C
Flash Point 321.6 °C
Purity 95%+
Density 0.899±0.06 g/mL
Solubility Water-insoluble
Appearance Solid
Application Stick products, deodorants, lip balms, pomades, foundations, creams, lotions.
Storage -20 °C
Composition Tribehenin
Features And Benefits Imparts gloss to stick systems, improves pay-off, and provides products with a smooth application and pleasant feelParticularly useful for formulating anhydrous systems such as lip salves and soft solid antiperspirantsCan also be used as a suspending and thickening agent
GMO GMO-free
HS Code 3505100000
INCI Tribehenin
Manufacture Synthetically produced via the hydrogenation of high erucic acid rapeseed oil.
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source Vegetable (rapeseed)
Refractive Index 1.467
Topological Polar Surface Area 78.9 Ų
Uses Add to hot oil phase of formulation until melted (melting point 57 - 62°C / 135-144F). Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only.
Custom Q&A

What is tribehenin?

Tribehenin is a mixture of glycerin and behenic acid that helps prevent moisture loss and conditions skin/hair.

What is tribehenin used for?

Tribehenin is used as an emollient, a thickening or gelling agent, a compacting agent for pressed powders, and it improves the heat stability of emulsions.

Is tribehenin plant-derived or synthetic?

Tribehenin can be plant-derived (from coconut or palm oils) or synthetic.

Is tribehenin safe to use in cosmetics?

Yes, tribehenin has been deemed safe as a cosmetic ingredient.

What is the appearance of tribehenin in its raw form?

In its raw form, tribehenin is a cream-colored solid.

How does tribehenin work as an emollient?

Tribehenin works as an emollient by conditioning the skin and preventing moisture loss.

What types of skin care products is tribehenin used in?

Tribehenin is used in a wide range of skin care products, including makeup formulas, creams, and lotions.

What can tribehenin be used to change in other waxes?

Tribehenin can be used to change the characteristics of other waxes by reducing rigidity and crystallinity and softening their structure.

What is used to create tribehenin?

Glycerin and behenic acid are used to create tribehenin.

How does the safety profile of tribehenin rate?

The safety profile of tribehenin is considered low hazard, and it has been evaluated as safe to be used in cosmetics and personal care products.

Online Inquiry
Verification code