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TRIPALMITIN

Glycerol tripalmitate

TRIPALMITIN 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 555-44-2

CAS 555-44-2PubChem CID 11147

Tripalmitin

Tripalmitin is a triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by palmitic (hexadecanoic) acid. It is functionally related to a hexadecanoic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2,3-di(hexadecanoyloxy)propyl hexadecanoate

Molecular formula: C51H98O6
Molecular weight: 807.3 g/mol
Exact mass: 806.73634084 Da
XLogP3: 21.9
Topological polar surface area: 78.9 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 6
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Glycerol tripalmitateTripalmitoylglycerolGlyceryl tripalmitatePalmitic triglycerideTripalmitateDynasan 116Triglyceryl palmitateBarolub

16 more reported names

Spezialfett 116Speziafett 116Glyceryl trihexadecanoateBarolub LCDHexadecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl esterPalmitic acid triglycerin esterDynosan 114Hexadecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) esterTripalmitoyl glyceroltripalmitinatripalmitine1,2,3-trihexadecanoyl-sn-glycerol1,2,3-Propanetriol trihexadecanoateglycero-tripalmitateD133ZRF50U1,2,3-propanetriyl trihexadecanoate

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:77393
ChEMBL:CHEMBL2002154
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID8046169
PubMed:22870781
PubMed:22790027
PubMed:22761159
PubMed:22500590
PubMed:22479626
PubMed:22360498
PubMed:22260120
PubMed:22193056
PubMed:22175030
PubMed:22114489
PubMed:22101976
PubMed:22097918

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TRIPALMITIN

INCI name

TRIPALMITIN

Description

Glycerol tripalmitate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 38762
Imported identity: TRIPALMITIN
Source update: 21/11/2016

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for TRIPALMITIN

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Key data

CAS

555-44-2

209-098-1

Restriction

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Function

SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#29335 · TRIPALMITIN

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

TRIMETHYLSILYL CELLULOSEFILM FORMING; HAIR FIXING; HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING; UV ABSORBER; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIMETHYLSILYL PULLULANFILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIMYRISTINSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIOLEINSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIPALMITOLEINREFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIRICINOLEINREFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRIS(PEG-2 PHENYLALANYLCARBOXAMIDO) CYCLOHEXANEEMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TRISEBACINREFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Additional official and scientific sources

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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 TRIPALMITIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRIPALMITIN 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.

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Frequently asked questions

TRIPALMITIN 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 TRIPALMITIN

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