Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
AKA: 126121-35-5, Pelemol TGC, Citmol 320, G-66 Guerbet ester, Lambent CE 2000, Siltech CE-2000, Tri-(2-octyldodecyl) citrate, 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 3-tris(2-octyldodecyl) ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Clean
Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(2-octyldodecyl) ester
Effective at 40.15%
Formula
C66H128O7
Mol. Weight
1033.70
CAS #
126121-35-5
Form
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.
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 modern synthetic ester developed as an emollient and solvent for cosmetics. Designed to provide a lightweight, non-greasy feel while improving product stability and skin penetration.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.3%
80.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.6-3 | 0.3-80 | 1-30
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR