Tridecane
AKA “N-TRIDECANE, Tridekan, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, RefChem:191441”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Tridecane
AKA: N-TRIDECANE, Tridekan, NSC-66205, DTXCID307266, RefChem:191441
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight oil that smooths and softens skin, leaving it feeling supple and hydrated without a heavy residue.
Solubility In water, 0.0047 mg/L
Formula
C13H28
Mol. Weight
184.36
CAS #
629-50-5
Form
Oil
State
Tridecane appears as an oily straw yellow clear liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Flash point 190-196 °F. Specific gravity 0.76. Boiling point 456 °F. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may irritate or
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Softens & Smooths
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR