Isodecyl Citrate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Isodecyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-1, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, ISODECYL CITRATE [INCI], TRIOXENE LV, 90605-17-7
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester
Formula
C16H28O7
Mol. Weight
332.39
CAS #
90605-17-7
Form
Liquid
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 ester of citric acid and isodecyl alcohol created for cosmetic use as an emollient and texture enhancer without traditional medicinal applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR