OriginSynthesized from citric acid and butanol, both derived from petroleum or fermentation sources. Produced through esterification, where citric acid reacts with butanol in the presence of a catalyst.
Tributyl citrate has been reported in Artemisia baldshuanica, Lonicera caerulea, and Calophyllum inophyllum with data available.
Formula
C18H32O7
Mol. Weight
360.40
CAS #
77-94-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Plasticiser
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Adds flexibility
Dissolves other ingredients
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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