Triethyl citrate

Triethyl citrate is a colorless, odorless liquid derived from citric acid. It's a versatile compound with numerous applications in various industries.

Product Details

Formula:

C12H20O7

CAS Number:

77-93-0

Also Known As:

Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate; Ethyl citrate; E1505; Citric acid ethyl ester

Structure:

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applications:

Triethyl citrate is used as emulsifier and solvent in food industry, food flavorings and extracts, as an emollient in skin care products and solvent in various cosmetic formulations, as solvent and plasticizer in various pharmaceutical formulations, as a solvent in paints, coatings, and inks, and as a plasticizer in plastics.

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

280-282

Density, g/cm3

1.137

Flash Point, °C

155

Melting point, °C

−55

Molecular weight, g/mol

276.28

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.442

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