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InventoryRef 3864715/10/2010

TRIBEHENIN

Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate

TRIBEHENIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 18641-57-1

CAS 18641-57-1PubChem CID 62726

Glyceryl Tribehenate

IUPAC name: 2,3-di(docosanoyloxy)propyl docosanoate

Molecular formula: C69H134O6
Molecular weight: 1059.8 g/mol
Exact mass: 1059.01804199 Da
XLogP3: 31.7
Topological polar surface area: 78.9 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 6
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

TribeheninCompritol 888Tribehenoyl glycerolDub bgBehenic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriol ester1,2,3-Propenetriol tridocosanoate8OC9U7TQZ0Compritol 888 cg

16 more reported names

Compritol 888 cg atoRefChem:899071ATO 888242-471-7BeheninDibeheninGlyceryl BehenateMonobeheninTridocosanoinPropane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate1,2,3-Tridocosanoyl GlycerolDocosanoin, tri-Glycerol TridocosanoateDOCOSANOIC ACID, 1,2,3-PROPANETRIYL ESTERBRN 18114761,2,3-tridocosanoyl-sn-glycerol

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL2104418
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID40171900
PubMed:22923986
PubMed:22870781
PubMed:22833923
PubMed:22816120
PubMed:22515073
PubMed:22491169
PubMed:22323085
PubMed:22275840
PubMed:22208706
PubMed:22138071
PubMed:22020815
PubMed:21897658

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Inventory details for TRIBEHENIN

INCI name

TRIBEHENIN

Description

Propane-1,2,3-triyl tridocosanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 38647
Imported identity: TRIBEHENIN
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for TRIBEHENIN

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Key data

CAS

18641-57-1

242-471-7

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

TREHALOSE ISOSTEARATE ESTERSSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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TRI-C14-15 ALKYL CITRATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

TRIARACHIDINSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIBEHENIN PEG-20 ESTERSSKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

TRIBENZOYL TRIRICINOLEINHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

TRICAPRYLYL CITRATESKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

TRICAPRYLYL/CAPRYL TRIMELLITATEPLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How TRIBEHENIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRIBEHENIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TRIBEHENIN is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TRIBEHENIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for TRIBEHENIN

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for TRIBEHENIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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