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W308302

Triethyl citrate

natural, ≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl citrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC(COOC2H5)(CH2COOC2H5)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
276.28
FEMA Number:
3083
Council of Europe no.:
11762
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
09.512
EC Number:
201-070-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
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 Level

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%

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

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.

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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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W308302-1KG-K04061837519505
W308302-5KG-K04061834405283
W308302-SAMPLE-K04061834355984