Fragrance

Acetyl Triethyl Citrate

INCI: ACETYL TRIETHYL CITRATE
CAS 77-89-4 EC 201-066-5
Triethyl 2-acetoxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Triethyl 2-acetoxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate

Purpose

Function

Film Forming, Plasticiser, Masking, Perfuming
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL300 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
fragrance-componentifra_fragrance
Verdict

Minimal. Non-toxic, biodegradable citric acid derivative. Primarily a plasticizer in nail lacquers. Well-established safety profile.

US Note

Listed as indirect food additive (21 CFR); permitted in cosmetics. CIR-reviewed and found safe as used.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
77-89-4
EC Number
201-066-5
INCI
ACETYL TRIETHYL CITRATE
Category
Fragrance
Updated
Apr 2, 2026