Isodecyl Citrate

Isodecyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 22287958
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
Not Clean
OriginDerived from citric acid and isodecyl alcohol, members of the ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction between citric acid and synthetic isodecyl alcohol.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, isodecyl ester
Formula
C16H28O7
Mol. Weight
332.39
CAS #
90605-17-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR