Stearyl Citrate

Stearyl Citrate

AKA “1337-33-3, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, octadecyl ester, monostearyl citrate, MONOSTEARYL CITRATE (II), MONOSTEARYL CITRATE [II], RefChem:819373, RIKESTER EW 90, RIKEMAL EW 90, INS NO.484, INS-484”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Stearyl citrate

AKA: 1337-33-3, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Octadecyl ester, Monostearyl citrate, MONOSTEARYL CITRATE (II), MONOSTEARYL CITRATE [II], RefChem:819373, RIKESTER EW 90, RIKEMAL EW 90, INS NO.484, INS-484

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Plant Oil

Clean

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, octadecyl ester

Effective at 6.0%

Formula

C24H42O7-2

Mol. Weight

442.60

CAS #

1337-33-3

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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

Created as a chelating agent combining stearyl alcohol with citric acid derivatives. Developed to improve formulation stability and provide mild antioxidant benefits in cosmetics.