Trioleyl Citrate

Trioleyl Citrate 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 57508677
AKA: Pelemol toc, 175831-77-3, Trioleyl citrate [INCI], 1, 2, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, TRI-9-octadeceyl ester, 3-tri-(9Z)-9-octadecen-1-yl ester
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from citric acid and oleyl alcohol, both petroleum-derived synthetic compounds. Synthesized through esterification of citric acid with three oleyl alcohol molecules.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tri-9-octadecenyl ester (all-Z)-
Formula
C60H110O7
Mol. Weight
943.50
CAS #
175831-77-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
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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