| CAS# | 77-93-0 |
| FORMULA | C12H20O7 |
| INS Number | 1505 |
| E Number | E1505 |
| Synonyms | Citric acid, triethyl ester; Eudraflex |
| GROUPS/USES | Food additive, Plasticizer, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics |
| Markets | Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Triethyl citrate?
Triethyl citrate, an ester of citric acid is a colorless, odorless oily liquid that is used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and plastics.
What are the uses of Triethyl citrate?
Triethyl citrate is used as a flavoring agent, whipping agent, and foam stabilizer in food industry. It is used in pharmaceutical coatings. It is used as an additive in perfumes, body sprays, lotions, and hairsprays. It is used as a plasticizer in the manufacturing of plastics and other industrial products.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Triethyl citrate to users/customers for Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Food & Beverages, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Triethyl citrate Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Practically colorless, oily liquid |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in Water, but is miscible with Alcohol and with Ether |
| Assay | NLT 99.0% and NMT 100.5% |
| Acidity (as Citric acid) | NMT 0.02% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Refractive Index | Between 1.439 and 1.443 at 25°; or between 1.440 and 1,444 at 20° |
| Specific Gravity | Between 1.135 and 1.139 at 25° |
| Water | NMT 0.25% |