Is Tricaprylyl Citrate vegetarian?
Tricaprylyl Citrate
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Tricaprylyl Citrate is the triester of citric acid with caprylic (octanoic) alcohol, used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations.
| Also known as | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid 2-hydroxy- trioctyl ester, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trioctyl ester |
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| INCI name | Tricaprylyl Citrate |
| CosIng ID | 80303 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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