Isopropyl Citrate

Isopropyl Citrate

AKA “CCRIS 3655, 1-Methylethyl 2-hydroxy-1, 3-propanetricarboxylate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, mono(2-methylpropyl) ester, RefChem:792164”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Isopropyl citrate

AKA: CCRIS 3655, 1-Methylethyl 2-hydroxy-1, 3-propanetricarboxylate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 1-methylethyl ester, Mono(2-methylpropyl) ester, RefChem:792164

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Emollient

Solvent

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A plant-derived solvent that helps blend formula ingredients together and keeps products smooth and stable on skin.

Formula

C10H18O7

Mol. Weight

250.25

CAS #

1321-57-9, 39413-05-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Plasticiser

Solvent

Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.

Emollient

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

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Anti-Aging

Addresses signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness

Antioxidant

Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress

Anti-Inflammatory

Adds flexibility

Dissolves other ingredients

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester of citric acid developed as a chelating agent and preservative booster in cosmetics. Created to enhance product stability and prevent oxidation in formulations.