Tribehenin
AKA “Glyceryl tribehenate, Compritol 888, Tribehenoyl glycerol, Behenic acid, 3-propanetriol ester, 3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate, Dub bg, Compritol 888 cg”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Tribehenin
AKA: Glyceryl tribehenate, Compritol 888, Tribehenoyl glycerol, Behenic acid, 3-propanetriol ester, 3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate, Dub bg, Compritol 888 cg
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A rich conditioning agent that softens and smooths skin and hair, leaving it feeling nourished and supple.
Formula
C69H134O6
Mol. Weight
1059.80
CAS #
18641-57-1
State
Solid
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Functions
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.
Softens & Smooths
Smooths and softens skin
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR