Distearyl Citrate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1, 2-Distearyl citrate, Dioctadecyl citrate, 750511-99-0, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-dioctadecyl ester, DISTEARYL CITRATE [INCI], 29589-99-9
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Dioctadeceyl 2-carboxy-2-hydroxypentanedioate
Effective at 6.0%
Formula
C42H80O7
Mol. Weight
697.10
CAS #
750511-99-0
Form
Liquid
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 for cosmetic emulsification and texture purposes in the 20th century. Formulated to provide smooth skin feel and aid in ingredient dispersion, with no traditional use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
5e-06%
12.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.002-0.6 | 0.000005-10 | 0.007-12
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR