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Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used where a biodegradable, low-odour, emollient ester is desired.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used in cosmetic, personal care, and industrial applications as an emollient, lubricant, and conditioning agent.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used emollient, skin-conditioning agent, texture modifier, gives a smooth/silky, non-greasy feel in creams, lotions, sunscreen and hair-care products.
CAS Number: 85566-29-6
EC Number: 287-640-6
Molecular Formula: CxHyOz
Molecular Weight: Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is a mixture, not a single pure compound, so there is no fixed molecular formula or single
Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate (C8): Formula C30H56O6, Molecular weight ≈ 512.77 g/mol.
Trimethylolpropane trilaurate (C12): Formula C42H80O6, Molecular weight ≈ 681.08 g/mol.
Trimethylolpropane tristearate (C18): Formula C66H122O6, Molecular weight ≈ 999.69 g/mol.
SYNONYMS:
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate, Fatty acids, coco, triesters with trimethylolpropane, TMP tricocoate, Trimethylolpropane tri-coconut fatty acid ester, Trimethylolpropane tri-cocoate, 2-Ethyl-2-[[(1-oxococoyl)oxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester, Fatty acids, coco, triesters with trimethylolpropane (CAS 85566-29-6), coco fatty acids triesters with trimethylol propane, trimethylol propane tricocoate
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is a biobased ester produced by esterifying trimethylolpropane (TMP) with the mixed fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used as an emollient and synthetic ester (skin-feel modifier) in cosmetics and personal-care formulations, and also appears as a specialty base oil/lubricant or formulation ingredient in industrial applications.
Because Trimethylolpropane tricocoate’s made from a variable natural fatty-acid feedstock, it’s treated and marketed as a substance category (TMP + coco fatty acids) rather than a single fixed-structure molecule.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is easily oxidized.
Characteristics: Trimethylolpropane tricocoate has excellent lubricating, dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing abilities.
The role of this skin care ingredient is to: Skin conditioning, and emollient.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate belongs to the fatty esters family and can be applied as base oil for the Lubricants industry.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is a synthetic ester produced by reacting trimethylolpropane (a triol) with coconut-derived fatty acids (C8–C18 range).
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is classified under “Fatty acids, coco, triesters with trimethylolpropane”.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate belongs to the polyol ester family.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is considered a biobased, biodegradable ester because it’s made from natural fatty acids.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate exists as a clear to light yellow liquid with very mild odor.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is valued for combining natural origin with enhanced performance.
In cosmetics, Trimethylolpropane tricocoate improves skin feel, spreadability, and stability.
In industry, Trimethylolpropane tricocoate offers lubricity, biodegradability, and oxidative resistance, making it a multifunctional ingredient bridging both personal care and technical fields
USES and APPLICATIONS of TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICOCOATE:
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used as synthetic oil base for motor oils, lubricating oil, metal oil additive, chemical fiber oil agent, plastic lubricant, and emollient in cosmetics.
Cosmetics & personal care: Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used emollient, skin-conditioning agent, texture modifier, gives a smooth/silky, non-greasy feel in creams, lotions, sunscreen and hair-care products.
Lubricants / specialty oils: base fluid or additive in specialty lubricant formulations (good lubricity and oxidative stability compared with mineral oils).
Formulation intermediate: Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used where a biodegradable, low-odour, emollient ester is desired.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used in cosmetic, personal care, and industrial applications as an emollient, lubricant, and conditioning agent.
-Cosmetic & Personal Care uses of Trimethylolpropane tricocoate:
Skin-conditioning agent and emollient in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and hair products.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate provides a silky, non-greasy skin feel.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate improves spreadability and reduces greasiness compared to natural oils.
-Industrial Applications of Trimethylolpropane tricocoate:
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate is used as a biodegradable base oil in lubricants, greases, and metalworking fluids.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate improves lubricity and thermal stability compared to mineral oils.
-Formulation Aid uses of Trimethylolpropane tricocoate:
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate acts as a carrier oil for actives and fragrances.
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate stabilizes emulsions and enhances texture in formulations.
BENEFITS / DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS of TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICOCOATE:
Good skin feel (silky, non-greasy), making Trimethylolpropane tricocoate attractive for cosmetic uses.
Biodegradable potential compared with some synthetic mineral oils (depends on fatty acid chain lengths).
Oxidative stability and lubricity make Trimethylolpropane tricocoate useful in some industrial lubricant and formulation roles.
FUNCTION(S) of TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICOCOATE IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
**SKIN CONDITIONING
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate maintains the skin in good condition
**SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Trimethylolpropane tricocoate softens and smoothens the skin
