Trihexyldecyl Citrate

AKA “UNII-3H9QKO17ON, 3H9QKO17ON, Trihexyldecyl citrate [INCI], 58200-64-9, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester, RefChem:191672, Tris(2-hexyldecyl) citrate, DTXSID001354587, Q27257208”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Trihexyldecyl citrate

AKA: UNII-3H9QKO17ON, 3H9QKO17ON, Trihexyldecyl citrate [INCI], 58200-64-9, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3-tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester, RefChem:191672, Tris(2-hexyldecyl) citrate, DTXSID001354587, Q27257208

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester

Formula

C54H104O7

Mol. Weight

865.40

CAS #

58200-64-9

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 plasticizer and emollient developed for cosmetic use, designed to improve product texture, stability, and skin feel in modern skincare and color cosmetic formulations.