Triethyl Citrate

Triethyl Citrate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: 77-93-0, Citroflex 2, Eudraflex, Hydragen CAT, Citric acid, Triethyl ester, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Triaethylcitrat, FEMA No. 3083
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
The CAS number for glycerol triacetate (triacetin), a synthetic ester developed in the early 20th century. Used as a plasticizer and humectant in cosmetics to improve texture and water retention.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR