Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate

Acetyl Triethylhexyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 101632
AKA: Acetyl trioctyl citrate, 144-15-0, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylate, 1, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, O-Acetyl tris(2-ethylhexyl)citrate, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-acetyloxypropane-1, Acetyl tris(2-ethylhexyl) citrate, 3-tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from citric acid and fatty alcohols, belonging to the ester chemical family. Produced through esterification reaction between citric acid derivatives and branched-chain aliphatic alcohols.
Tris(2-ethylhexyl) 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Formula
C32H58O8
Mol. Weight
570.80
CAS #
144-15-0
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR