1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triethyl ester; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-,triethylester;2,3-propanetricarboxylicacid,2-hydroxy-triethylester; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, triethyl ester;2-hydroxy-propane-1,2,3-tricarboxylicacidtriethylester;Citroflex 2;citroflex2;Crodamol TC
Triethyl citrate Chemical Properties |
Melting point | -46 °C |
Boiling point | 294 °C |
density | 1.137 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor density | 9.7 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 107 °C) |
refractive index |
n |
FEMA | 3083 | TRIETHYL CITRATE |
Fp | >230 °F |
storage temp. | -20°C |
solubility | H2O: soluble |
form | Liquid |
pka | 11.57±0.29(Predicted) |
color | Clear |
Water Solubility | 5.7 g/100 mL (25 ºC) |
FreezingPoint | -55℃ |
Merck | 14,2326 |
Triethyl citrate Usage And Synthesis |
Description |
Triethyl citrate is the triester of citric acid and ethyl alcohol. Triethyl citrate is used as a flavoring agent in foods, as a high boiling solvent and plasticizer for vinyl resins and cellulose acetates, as a plasticizer in the pharmaceutical industry for coating. Triethyl citrate is used as a natural active ingredient and flavor component with excellent deodorizing and skin care properties in cosmetic and personal care products. Triethyl citrate is also used as a plasticizer and humectant for cigarette filters. Furthermore, triethyl citrate is used s a food additive for stabilizing foams, specifically as a whipping enhancer for organic egg whites during processing. |
Chemical Properties | Colorless, mobile liquid; bitter taste. Solubility in water 6.5 g/100 cc; solubility in oil 0.8 g/100 cc. Combustible. |
Chemical Properties | Triethyl citrate is a clear, viscous, odorless, and practically colorless, hygroscopic liquid. |
Occurrence | Reported found in Morello cherry, sour cherry and red currant. Also reported found in raw cabbage and white wine. |
Uses | Pharmaceutic aid (plasticizer). |
Uses | Triethyl Citrate is a sequestrant that is an oily liquid, slightly solu- ble in water. it is found in lemon drinks. |
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