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Trilauryl Citrate
AKA “Tridodecyl 2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylate, 65277-53-4, OW111W8S5O, TRIDEDECYL CITRATE, DTXSID80983887, 1, 3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, 3-TRIDODECYL ESTER, RefChem:899692, TRILAURYL CITRATE [INCI], DTXCID201411115”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Trilauryl citrate
AKA: Tridodecyl 2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylate, 65277-53-4, OW111W8S5O, TRIDEDECYL CITRATE, DTXSID80983887, 1, 3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-, 3-TRIDODECYL ESTER, RefChem:899692, TRILAURYL CITRATE [INCI], DTXCID201411115
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Tridodecyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Formula
C42H80O7
Mol. Weight
697.10
CAS #
65277-53-4
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
A synthetic ester developed as a cosmetic emollient and solvent. Created to provide lightweight moisturization and improve product stability.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR