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Triethyl citrate

greener alternative

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl citrate

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Linear Formula:
HOC(COOC2H5)(CH2COOC2H5)2
CAS Number:
77-93-0
Molecular Weight:
276.28
FEMA Number:
3083
Council of Europe no.:
11762
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830560
Flavis number:
09.512
EC Number:
201-070-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00009201
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1801199
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Segment

300

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

9.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 107 °C)

assay

≥99%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.442 (lit.)

bp

235 °C/150 mmHg (lit.)

mp

-55 °C

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)CC(O)(CC(=O)OCC)C(=O)OCC

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

InChI key

DOOTYTYQINUNNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid, commonly used as an emulsifier and flavor preservative in the food industry. It is recognized as a safe direct food additive.
We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

Application

Triethyl citrate is used as a food additive to stabilize foams, particularly egg whites.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

311.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

155 °C - closed cup

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