Trihexyldecyl Citrate

Trihexyldecyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 91864449
AKA: Trihexyldecyl citrate [INCI], 58200-64-9, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 3-tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester, Tris(2-hexyldecyl) citrate
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from citric acid and long-chain aliphatic alcohols (hexyl and decyl alcohols) within the ester chemical family. Synthesized through esterification reaction between citric acid and the fatty alcohols under controlled conditions.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(2-hexyldecyl) ester
Formula
C54H104O7
Mol. Weight
865.40
CAS #
58200-64-9
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-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR