Dilauryl Citrate

Dilauryl Citrate

AKA “Didodecyl hydrogen citrate, RefChem:587951, DILAURYL CITRATE [INCI], 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, didodecyl ester, 3-Dilauryl citrate, Citric acid”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dilauryl citrate

AKA: Didodecyl hydrogen citrate, RefChem:587951, DILAURYL CITRATE [INCI], 3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, Didodecyl ester, 3-Dilauryl citrate, Citric acid

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A lightweight emollient that softens and smooths skin, helping your products glide on effortlessly while leaving skin feeling conditioned and supple.

Formula

C30H56O7

Mol. Weight

528.80

CAS #

25637-88-1

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

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

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic ester created from lauryl alcohol and citric acid. Developed as an emollient and conditioning agent for use in cosmetics and personal care products.