W308302

Triethyl citrate

natural, ≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl citrate
• Linear Formula: HOC(COOC₂H₅)(CH₂COOC₂H₅)₂
• CAS Number: 77-93-0
• Molecular Weight: 276.28
• FEMA Number: 3083
• Beilstein: 1801199
• EC Number: 201-070-7
• Council of Europe no.: 11762
• MDL number: MFCD00009201
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329830560
• Flavis number: 09.512
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher; natural
• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 311.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 155 °C - closed cup