Triethyl Citrate
Product Description
| Product | Triethyl Citrate |
| CAS | 77-93-0 |
| Formula | C12H20O7 |
| Synonym | Ethyl citrate, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, triethyl ester, TEC, Triethyl-2-hydroxypropan-1,2,3-tricarboxylate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,2,3-triethyl ester, Triethyl citrate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.136 (25 c) |
| Odor | odorless, bitter taste |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm hg (107 c) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4420 |
| Molecular weight | 276.32 |
| Color | colorless mobile oily liquid |
| Flash Point | (coc) 303 f |
| Solubility | oxygenated solvs. |
| Boiling Point | 294 c |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Produced by the esterification of citric acid and ethanol. It is widely used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage applications. Use: MASKING, PERFUMING, PLASTICISER |
| Class | Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) & Intermediates, Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Food and Beverage Chemicals - Sweeteners - Acidulants - Emulsifiers, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Specialty Citrates and Naturally Fermented Products |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Solvents |
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