Distearyl Citrate
AKA “2-Distearyl citrate, Dioctadecyl citrate, UNII-5UXT26NCMI, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-dioctadecyl ester, RefChem:135128, DISTEARYL CITRATE [INCI]”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Distearyl citrate
AKA: 2-Distearyl citrate, Dioctadecyl citrate, UNII-5UXT26NCMI, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-dioctadecyl ester, RefChem:135128, DISTEARYL CITRATE [INCI]
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
A naturally derived emollient that softens and smooths skin, helping products glide on effortlessly while locking in moisture.
Formula
C42H80O7
Mol. Weight
697.10
CAS #
750511-99-0
Form
Liquid
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from citric acid and stearyl alcohol, both synthetically produced compounds or botanical-sourced materials. Synthesized through esterification, where citric acid reacts with stearyl alcohols to form the ester compound.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed for cosmetic emulsification and texture purposes in the 20th century. Formulated to provide smooth skin feel and aid in ingredient dispersion, with no traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry reports use up to 12.0% across all product types. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 590).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR