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Tributyl citrate

≥97.0%

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid tributyl ester, Tri-n-butyl citrate
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₃₂O₇
• CAS Number: 77-94-1
• Molecular Weight: 360.44
• Beilstein: 1806072
• EC Number: 201-071-2
• MDL number: MFCD00027217
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648252
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥97.0%
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• refractive index: n20/D 1.445
• density: 1.043 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
• functional group: ester; hydroxyl
• greener alternative category: , Aligned
• SMILES string: CCCCOC(=O)CC(O)(CC(=O)OCCCC)C(=O)OCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C18H32O7/c1-4-7-10-23-15(19)13-18(22,17(21)25-12-9-6-3)14-16(20)24-11-8-5-2/h22H,4-14H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: ZFOZVQLOBQUTQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Tributyl citrate is a common solvent and plasticizer for polymers like PVC and its copolymers that are used in food wrapping films. Also, it is a common plasticizer employed in food contact materials, cosmetics, and food additives.[1]

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Application

Tributyl citrate can be used:

• To incorporate in zein film to enhance its mechanical properties for industrial processing.[2]
• As a plasticizer to improve the ductile properties of poly(lactide) polymers.[3]

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves