Triethyl Citrate Specification
- Solubility
- Miscible with alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water
- Molecular Weight
- 276.283 g/mol GSM (gm/2)
- Medicine Name
- Triethyl Citrate
- Type
- Pharmaceutical Intermediates
- Usage
- Triethyl Citrate is a non-toxic, biodegradable, and versatile ester of citric acid. It is widely used across multiple industries due to its safety, solubility, and plasticizing properties.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Tablet Coating Agent:
Used as a plasticizer in enteric and sustained-release film coatings for tablets and capsules.
Pharmaceutical excipient:
Inactive ingredient in oral, topical, and inhalable drug formulations.
Food Industry
Food Additive (E1505):
Approved for use as a stabilizer, flavoring agent, and antifoaming agent.
Whipping aid:
Stabilizes egg white foams in baked goods and desserts.
Solvent for flavorings and fragrances
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Fixative in Perfumes:
Slows down the evaporation of volatile ingredients, improving scent longevity.
Plasticizer in Nail Polish:
Increases flexibility and film-forming capability of cosmetic products.
Used in deodorants as a mild, non-irritating base.
Industrial Applications
Plasticizer:
Used in PVC, cellulose-based plastics, and other polymers where low toxicity is critical (e.g., medical devices, toys, packaging).
Green Solvent:
Due to its low toxicity and biodegradability, it is used in eco-friendly industrial formulations.
Agriculture
Occasionally used as a carrier or dispersing agent for agrochemicals.
- Appearance
- Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Triethyl Citrate Trade Information
- Minimum Order Quantity
- 25 Kilograms
- Payment Terms
- Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID)
- Supply Ability
- 1000 Kilograms Per Day
- Sample Policy
- Free samples are available
- Main Export Market(s)
- Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa
- Certifications
- WE PROVIDES ALL KIND OF CERTIFICATIONS AS YOU REQUIRED
About Triethyl Citrate
Features:
CAS Number: 77-93-0
Name: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,2,3-triethyl ester
Superlist Name: Triethyl citrate
Formula: C12H20O7
Molecular Weight: 276.32
Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid, 2-hydroxy-, triethyl ester (9CI);Citric acid, triethyl ester (6CI,7CI,8CI);Citroflex 2;Citroflex C 2;Citroflex EC;Citroflex SC 60;Citrofol A 1;Citrofol AI;Ethyl citrate;Eudraflex;Hydragen CAT;Morflex C 2;Morflex TEC;NSC 8907;
EINECS: 201-070-7
Density: 1.177 g/cm3
Melting Point: -46 C
Boiling Point: 294 C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 95.4 C
Solubility: 5.7 g/100 mL (25 C) in water
Appearance: Clear liquid
Safety: 24/25