Isopropyl citrates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CAS number: 1321-57-9 / 3941; Citric acid isopropyl ester

Definition
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Isopropyl citrate refers to the isopropyl ester of citric acid, a substance used in cosmetic formulations. Isopropyl citrate acts as a plasticizer (makes a substance soft or smooth).

Note(s)
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"Isopropyl" refers to isopropyl alcohol as the alcoholic component of a substance. Citrates are salts/esters of citric acid.

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