Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate

AKA “Acetyl trioctyl citrate, RefChem:552468, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1, 3-tricarboxylate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, O-Acetyl tris(2-ethylhexyl)citrate, tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-acetyloxypropane-1”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Acetyl triethylhexyl citrate

AKA: Acetyl trioctyl citrate, RefChem:552468, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1, 3-tricarboxylate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, O-Acetyl tris(2-ethylhexyl)citrate, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-acetyloxypropane-1

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight conditioning agent that helps products glide smoothly on skin while creating a soft, touchable finish that lasts throughout the day.

Formula

C32H58O8

Mol. Weight

570.80

CAS #

144-15-0

Form

Powder

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Plasticiser

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester developed for cosmetic formulations as a plasticizer and emollient. Created to provide improved stability and performance in modern skincare and makeup products.