Acetyl Triethyl Citrate

AKA “Acetyltriethyl citrate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, triethyl ester, NSC-3887, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, RefChem:552517, Triethyl 2-acetoxypropane-1”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Acetyl triethyl citrate

AKA: Acetyltriethyl citrate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Triethyl ester, NSC-3887, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid, RefChem:552517, Triethyl 2-acetoxypropane-1

Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Occlusive

Fragrance

Chemical Exfoliant

Synthetic

Clean

Helps create a smooth, flexible texture and adds subtle fragrance to the formula. Keeps the product feeling light and comfortable on skin.

Formula

C14H22O8

Mol. Weight

318.32

CAS #

77-89-4

Form

Powder

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Plasticiser

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Creates protective layer

Provides scent

Adds flexibility

Traditional Use

A synthetic citrate ester developed as a plasticizer and solvent for cosmetics in the latter half of the 20th century. Used as a safer alternative to other chemical plasticizers in personal care products.