What function does ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE carries the following function designation(s): ANTIOXIDANT, CHELATING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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InventoryRef 7399115/10/2010

ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-acetyloxy-, trihexyl ester

ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 24817-92-3

CAS 24817-92-3PubChem CID 90617

Trihexyl acetylcitrate

IUPAC name: trihexyl 2-acetyloxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

Molecular formula: C26H46O8
Molecular weight: 486.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 486.31926842 Da
XLogP3: 6.5
Topological polar surface area: 105.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 8
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Acetyl trihexyl citrateZ94E579Y3CRefChem:109076Trihexyl O-acetylcitrate1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, trihexyl esteracetyl tri-n-hexyl citrate1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-, 1,2,3-trihexyl esterUNII-Z94E579Y3C

9 more reported names

acetyltrihexyl citrateCITROFLEX A 6tri-n-hexyl o-acetylcitrateTrihexyl O-acetylcitrate; ATHCTUUQISRYLMFKOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N2-(Acetyloxy)-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, trihexyl esterDB-046552CITRIC ACID, TRIHEXYL ESTER, ACETATEtrihexyl 2-(acetyloxy)propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3051915
PubMed:12396673

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Inventory details for ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

INCI name

ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

Description

1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-acetyloxy-, trihexyl ester

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 73991
Imported identity: ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

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Key data

CAS

24817-92-3

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Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
CHELATING: Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
PLASTICISER: Softening and making supple synthetic polymers that otherwise could not be easily deformed, spread or worked out.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#765 · ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACIDANTI-SEBUM, HUMECTANT, PLASTICISER

ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATEFRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER

ACETYL TRIETHYL CITRATEFILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER

ACETYL TRIETHYLHEXYL CITRATEFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED CASTOR GLYCERIDEPLASTICISER

ACRYLATES/VA/VINYL NEODECANOATE COPOLYMERPLASTICISER

ACRYLOYL MORPHOLINEPLASTICISER

ACRYLOYLOXYETHYL PHTHALATEFILM FORMING, PLASTICISER

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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