Triisopropyl Citrate

AKA: 74592-76-0, Tri-isopropyl citrate, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Tris(1-methylethyl) ester, CITRIC ACID, TRIISOPROPYL ESTER, 3-PROPANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID, 3-TRIS(1-METHYLETHYL) ESTER, TRIISOPROPYL CITRATE [INCI]

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Chemical Exfoliant

Not Clean

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy, tris(1-methylethyl) ester

Formula

C15H26O7

Mol. Weight

318.36

CAS #

74592-76-0

Form

Liquid

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester derived from citric acid, developed as a cosmetic emollient and solvent. Created to provide lightweight moisturization in skincare products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR