Triethylhexyl Citrate

Triethylhexyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 95243
AKA: 7147-34-4, Citric acid, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester, Tris(2-ethylhexyl) citrate, NIKKOL STO, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, BERNEL ESTER TOC
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from citric acid and triethylhexanol, both petroleum-based synthetic compounds from the chemical industry. Synthesized through esterification, where citric acid reacts with triethylhexanol under catalytic conditions to form the ester.
Tris(2-Ethylhexyl) 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Formula
C30H56O7
Mol. Weight
528.80
CAS #
7147-34-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
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