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Triethyl citrate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Ethyl citrate

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Linear Formula:
HOC(COOC2H5)(CH2COOC2H5)2
CAS Number:
77-93-0
Molecular Weight:
276.28
Beilstein:
1801199
MDL number:
MFCD00009201
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751393
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

9.7 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 107 °C)

API family

triethyl citrate

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.442 (lit.)

bp

235 °C/150 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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 is used in microbiology primarily as a plasticizer in the formulation of biologics, where it enhances the flexibility of polymeric materials. In biologic product development, it is also used as a stabilizing agent in vaccines and other injectable therapeutics. Its role in drug formulations is crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of biologic products over time.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

This product is part of USP Biologics Program.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Ph
Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

311.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

155 °C - closed cup

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