Description

Isopropyl citrate is a chemical compound, monoester of citrate (citric acid or α and β-hydroxytricarboxylic acid) alkyl with isopropanol.
The industrial production of citric acid takes place by mycological fermentation of raw sugar from Aspergillus niger and subsequent crystallisation with alkaline solutions.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Solvent. It is the substance for dissolving or dispersing surfactants, oils, dyes, flavourings, bactericidal preservatives in solution.

Plasticiser. Ingredient added to the formulation with the purpose of retaining fragrance and colour, increasing flexibility, flowability, deformability, durability of various ingredients allowing better processing.
Synonyms: Citric acid, isopropyl ester
2-hydroxy-2-(2-oxopropyl)butanedioic acid;propan-2-ol
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CAS: 39413-05-3