Trioleyl Citrate

Trioleyl Citrate

AKA “Pelemol toc, 175831-77-3, Trioleyl citrate [INCI], UNII-L6CZ5FW35Q, L6CZ5FW35Q, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, TRI-9-octadeceyl ester, (all-Z)-, 3-tri-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl ester, DTXSID50709076, RefChem:191862”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Trioleyl citrate

AKA: Pelemol toc, 175831-77-3, Trioleyl citrate [INCI], UNII-L6CZ5FW35Q, L6CZ5FW35Q, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, TRI-9-octadeceyl ester, (all-Z)-, 3-tri-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl ester, DTXSID50709076, RefChem:191862

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tri-9-octadecenyl ester (all-Z)-

Formula

C60H110O7

Mol. Weight

943.50

CAS #

175831-77-3

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

A synthetic ester derived from oleic acid (a component of traditional oils) developed for modern cosmetics. Used as a lightweight emollient and solubilizer in skincare and color cosmetics.