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W308307

Sigma-Aldrich

Triethyl citrate

≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl citrate

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W308307-SAMPLE-K
€47.40
1 KG
€92.40
10 KG
€441.00
25 KG
€777.00

About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOC(COOC2H5)(CH2COOC2H5)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
276.28
FEMA Number:
3083
Beilstein:
1801199
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11762
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.512
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
odorless
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 175.300
FDA 21 CFR 175.320
FDA 21 CFR 181.27
FDA 21 CFR 184.1911

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.)

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

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

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General description

Triethyl citrate can be used as a plasticizer and sequestrant in the food industry.[1][2]

Application


  • Cosmetically Approved Short-Chain Alcohol/Triethyl Citrate/Water Surfactant-Free Microemulsions and Potential Application to Transdermal Penetration of α-Arbutin.: This study investigates the formulation of surfactant-free microemulsions using triethyl citrate, exploring its potential in enhancing the transdermal penetration of α-arbutin. The results suggest significant improvement in skin delivery, highlighting the cosmetic and pharmaceutical potential of triethyl citrate (Zhang et al., 2024).

  • Understanding the Interaction of Thermal, Rheological, and Mechanical Parameters Critical for the Processability of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Systems during Hot Melt Extrusion.: This research delves into the role of triethyl citrate as a plasticizer in polyvinyl alcohol-based systems, essential for optimizing hot melt extrusion processes. The findings emphasize the importance of precise thermal and mechanical control in pharmaceutical applications (Hess et al., 2024).

  • The effect of additives on the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in marine field trials.: Triethyl citrate is evaluated as an additive to improve the biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoates in marine environments. This study presents its efficacy in enhancing environmental sustainability through accelerated degradation (Read et al., 2024).

  • In-situ forming PLGA implants: Towards less toxic solvents.: Investigating the use of triethyl citrate as a less toxic solvent alternative in PLGA implants, this paper demonstrates its potential in reducing toxicity while maintaining implant efficacy, beneficial for pharmaceutical applications (Ramos et al., 2024).

  • Influence of Low-Molecular-Weight Esters on Melt Spinning and Structure of Poly(lactic acid) Fibers.: This article explores the impact of triethyl citrate on the properties of poly(lactic acid) fibers, highlighting its role in enhancing fiber structure and processability for industrial applications (Gzyra-Jagieła et al., 2024).

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

311.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

155 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dictionary of Food ingredients, 144-144 (2013)
Food Additives, 682-682 (1999)
Shital M Maru et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 44(4), 471-478 (2011-09-20)
The influence of antiretroviral drugs and plasticizers on the rheological and thermal characteristics of ethyl cellulose formulations intended for hot melt extrusion has been investigated. Antiretroviral drugs used were zidovudine and lamivudine, whilst plasticizers included triethylcitrate (TEC) and polyethylene glycol
H M Fadda et al.
European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V, 76(3), 493-497 (2010-08-31)
Glass transition temperature (T(g)) measurements of polymers are conventionally conducted in the dry state with little attention to the environment they are designed to work in. Our aim was to develop the novel use of dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) to
T Quinten et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 13(4), 1197-1211 (2012-09-12)
Sustained-release matrix tablets based on Eudragit RL and RS were manufactured by injection moulding. The influence of process temperature; matrix composition; drug load, plasticizer level; and salt form of metoprolol: tartrate (MPT), fumarate (MPF) and succinate (MPS) on ease of

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  1. Do you supply a USP grade of material? I am not looking for an reference standard. We will use this in the product formula.

    1 answer
    1. Triethyl citrate is not supplied as USP grade material. This product meets purity specifications of JECFA (The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). All available documentation for regulatory purposes can be found under the "Documentation" section of the product's webpage.

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  2. What grade is Product W308307, Triethyl citrate, and how do I get the Certificates on this product?

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    1. The product W308307 is classified under the following grades: Food grade (FG), FCC, HALAL, Kosher and NI grade. The Certificates are available from our website or contact [email protected] or call 1-800-325-5832.

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  3. How do I reconstitute Product W308307, Triethyl citrate?

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    1. You can reconstitute Triethyl citrate in water at a concentration of 65 g/l. (27500 product pink database)

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  4. Is there any alcohol present in Product W308307, Triethyl citrate?

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    1. The final product will have alcohol present. It will be less than 0.05 wt %. (ipi)

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  5. What is the meaning of FCC?

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    1. FCC refers to Food Chemical Codex. To products of this category testings done are based on the Government Food Grade products guidelines.(F&F group).

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  6. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  7. How do I convert the solid unit package to liquid volume for Product W308307, Triethyl citrate?

    1 answer
    1. If you divide the package size by the density of Triethyl citrate (1.14 g/ml), you can get the volume amount in that package. Example: 1000 gm/1.14 g/ml which is 877.19 ml.

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  8. What is the form of Product W308307, Triethyl citrate, liquid or solid? How can I find that?

    1 answer
    1. The product W308307 is in a liquid form and this information is found in the specification sheet.

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  9. What amount is there in the SAMPLE size of Product W308307, Triethyl citrate?

    1 answer
    1. Sample package size contains 10 grams.

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