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W308307

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Triethyl citrate

≥99%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
Ethyl citrate
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:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.512
NACRES:
NA.21

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.

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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    Sample package size contains 10 grams.

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

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

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    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 techserv@sial.com or call 1-800-325-5832.

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

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

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

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

    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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