murphyTriethyl Citrate
AKA: 77-93-0, Citroflex 2, Eudraflex, Hydragen CAT, Citric acid, Triethyl ester, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Triaethylcitrat, FEMA No. 3083
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OriginDerived from citric acid, a compound typically sourced from corn or sugar cane fermentation, then chemically modified. Produced through esterification of citric acid with ethanol using catalytic processes to form the triethyl ester.
Triethyl citrate is used in foods as a flavouring agent, solvent and surface-active agent Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid. It is a colorless, odorless liquid used as a food additive (E number E1505) to stabilize foams, especially as whipping aid for egg white. In pharmaceutical coatings and plastics.
Triethyl citrate belongs to the family of Tricarboxylic Acids and Derivatives. These are organic compounds containing three carboxylic acid groups (or salt/ester derivatives thereof).
Solubility In water, 6.50X10+4 mg/L at room temp
Formula
C12H20O7
Mol. Weight
276.28
CAS #
77-93-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Solvent
Viscosity Controlling
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 590)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 sensitizing / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 590)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 590)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.004–6%
Rinse-off0.0008–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR