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Is Butyroyl Trihexyl Citrate vegan?

Butyroyl Trihexyl Citrate

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Butyroyl Trihexyl Citrate is a synthetic ester of citric acid formed with trihexyl alcohol and butyric acid, used as a plasticizer and emollient in cosmetics.

Also known as 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-(1-oxobutoxy)-, trihexyl ester
INCI name Butyroyl Trihexyl Citrate
CAS number 82469-79-2
CosIng ID 74608
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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