Triethyl citrate

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Category
Other NPs
Cat.No.
NP4249
CAS
77-93-0
Product Name
Triethyl citrate
Structure

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Description
Triethyl citrate is used to plasticize polymers in formulated pharmaceutical coatings. It is also used as a direct food additive for flavoring, for solvency, and as a surface active agent.
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid triethyl ester; 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic Acid 1,2,3-Triethyl Ester; Citric Acid Triethyl Ester; Citroflex 2; Citroflex C 2; Citroflex EC; Citrofol AI; Ethyl citrate; Eudraflex; Hydragen CAT; NSC 8907
IUPAC Name
triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
Molecular Weight
276.28
Molecular Formula
C12H20O7
Canonical SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(CC(=O)OCC)(C(=O)OCC)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C12H20O7/c1-4-17-9(13)7-12(16,11(15)19-6-3)8-10(14)18-5-2/h16H,4-8H2,1-3H3
InChIKey
DOOTYTYQINUNNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
294 °C
Melting Point
-45 °C
Flash Point
155 °C (311 °F) - closed cup
Purity
98%
Density
1.14 g/cm3
Solubility
Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
Appearance
Clear Colorless Oily Matter
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Form
Oil
Refractive Index
1.44
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