Common Name(s): Butyroyl trihexyl citrate,butyroyl trihexyl citrate,cosmetic functional ingredient,established active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient skin conditioning with spreading value determined by the acid-alcohol ester molecular architecture.
Why It's Used: Butyroyl trihexyl citrate is selected for its citrate triester ester โ the c-chain length provides polar emolliency with chelating antioxidant contribution from the three carboxylate groups, which distinguishes butyroyl trihexyl citrate from esters of adjacent chain lengths in the same polarity tier.
How It Works: Ester polarity controls spreading (logp): branched short-chain fast dry; medium moderate spreading; long occlusive. ester c=o provides polar adhesion to skin surface.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Safety documented in cosing at standard formulation concentrations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,butyroyl trihexyl citrate technical review