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InventoryRef 8030121/11/2016

TRICAPRIN

Glycerol tridecanoate

TRICAPRIN 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 621-71-6

CAS 621-71-6PubChem CID 69310

Tricaprin

Tricaprin is a triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by capric (decanoic) acid. It is a triglyceride and a decanoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: 2,3-di(decanoyloxy)propyl decanoate

Molecular formula: C33H62O6
Molecular weight: 554.8 g/mol
Exact mass: 554.45463969 Da
XLogP3: 12.2
Topological polar surface area: 78.9 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 6
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

TridecanoinGlycerol tricaprateGlycerol tridecanoateGlyceryl tricaprateCapric acid triglycerideGlycerol tricaprinTricapric glycerideDynasan 110

16 more reported names

Decanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl esterCapric triglyceride1,2,3-Propanol tridecanoateO1PB8EU98MNSC-147475PANACET 1000CAPTEX 1000CHEBI:77388RefChem:899157210-702-0Glyceryl tridecanoateDecanoin, tri-1,2,3-Tridecanoylglyceroltri-n-CaprinTrisdecanoinpropane-1,2,3-triyl tris(decanoate)

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:77388
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1042651
PubMed:36870414
PubMed:22974792
PubMed:21785707
PubMed:21314096
PubMed:20957095
PubMed:20213013
PubMed:19835376
PubMed:19579003
PubMed:19325810
PubMed:18472981
PubMed:18172580
PubMed:17881199

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 TRICAPRIN

INCI name

TRICAPRIN

Description

Glycerol tridecanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 80301
Imported identity: TRICAPRIN
Source update: 21/11/2016

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for TRICAPRIN

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Key data

CAS

621-71-6

210-702-0

Restriction

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Function

FRAGRANCE: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#29064 · TRICAPRIN

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

TRIACETINANTIMICROBIAL, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT

TRIBENZOINFRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING

TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS FRUIT POWDERABRASIVE, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING

TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATEABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, ORAL CARE

TRICAPRYLINFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

TRICHOSANTHES KIRILOWII FRUIT POWDERABRASIVE, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING

TRICYCLODECENYL PROPIONATEDEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING

TRIDECYL ALCOHOLEMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCO…

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 TRICAPRIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TRICAPRIN 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.

TRICAPRIN is also tagged with 3 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

TRICAPRIN 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 TRICAPRIN

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

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