Acetyl Trihexyl Citrate
AKA “trihexyl acetylcitrate, RefChem:109076, DTXCID8030477, Trihexyl O-acetylcitrate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, trihexyl ester, trihexyl 2-acetyloxypropane-1, 3-tricarboxylate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Acetyl trihexyl citrate
AKA: Trihexyl acetylcitrate, RefChem:109076, DTXCID8030477, Trihexyl O-acetylcitrate, 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Trihexyl ester, Trihexyl 2-acetyloxypropane-1, 3-tricarboxylate
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Emollient
Chelating Agent
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that softens skin and hair while helping the formula stay stable and effective. Leaves a smooth, comfortable feel without heaviness.
Formula
C26H46O8
Mol. Weight
486.60
CAS #
24817-92-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Plasticiser
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 plasticizer and solvent developed for the cosmetics industry in the modern era. Designed to improve texture and stability in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR