Isodecyl Citrate
AKA “1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester, 1BEW39HVNX, EINECS 292-416-6, 2-Hydroxy-1, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, RefChem:791840, ISODECYL CITRATE [INCI], TRIOXENE LV, 90605-17-7, UNII-1BEW39HVNX
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl citrate
AKA: 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Isodecyl ester, 1BEW39HVNX, EINECS 292-416-6, 2-Hydroxy-1, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, RefChem:791840, ISODECYL CITRATE [INCI], TRIOXENE LV, 90605-17-7, UNII-1BEW39HVNX
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester
Formula
C16H28O7
Mol. Weight
332.39
CAS #
90605-17-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Plasticiser
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Synthetic ester of citric acid and isodecyl alcohol created for cosmetic use as an emollient and texture enhancer without traditional medicinal applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR