Triisopalmitin
What is Triisopalmitin?
Triisopalmitin (CAS 68957-79-9), also known as Glycerol Triisopalmitate, is a triglyceride ester of isopalmitic acid and glycerol.
Where is Triisopalmitin used?
- Personal care: emollient, lubricant and emulsifier in skin creams and lotions
- Color cosmetics: smooth, non-greasy skin feel, spreadability and formulation stability
- Food: fat component or emulsifier in specialty fat blends with controlled crystallization and texture
- Lubricants: ester structure supports film formation and friction reduction in light-duty or biodegradable systems
- It also acts as a humectant carrier in leave-on cosmetic formats, retaining moisture at the skin surface.
Commercial specifications
- Cosmetic-grade and food-grade specs
- Bulk supply in drums or intermediate bulk containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
Isohexadecanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester|RefChem:791875|Glycerol triisopalmitate|2,3-bis(14-methylpentadecanoyloxy)propyl 14-methylpentadecanoate|1,2,3-Propanetriyl triisohexadecanoate|Glyceryl triisopalmitate|Isohexadecanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester|Glycerin triisopalmitate