triethyl citrate (TEC)

Description

triethyl citrate (TEC) · CAS 77-93-0 · C12H20O7. UNII 8Z96QXD6UM. Boiling Point: 294 °C; Boiling Point: 127.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -55 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	77-93-0
PubChem CID	6506
Molecular formula	C12H20O7
IUPAC name	triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
UNII (FDA)	8Z96QXD6UM
FEMA number	3083
JECFA number	629

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	276.28
XLogP3	0.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	7
Rotatable Bond Count	11
Exact Mass	276.12090297
Monoisotopic Mass	276.12090297
Topological Polar Surface Area	99.1
Heavy Atom Count	19
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	294 °C
Boiling Point	127.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	-55 °C
Melting Point	< 25 °C
Flash Point	155 °C (311 °F) - closed cup
Flash Point	151 °C
Solubility	65 mg/mL
Density	1.1369 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Density	1.138-1.139
Vapor Pressure	0.00189 [mmHg]

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid; CBI
• Odourless, practically colourless, oily liquid
• Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
• Solid
• COLOURLESS OILY LIQUID.
• practically colourless, oily liquid; bitter taste; little odour

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, SEQUESTRANT, SOLV FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives -> CARRIER_SOLVENT; SEQUESTRA: Flavouring Agent Fruit
GHS notification summary	96.4% (1942 / 2014)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	96.4% (1942 / 2014)
Reported hazard statements	H332

Documented Uses

• CIR ingredient: Triethyl Citrate
• Used as plasticizer (cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, vinyl acetate, natural resins, and hair fixative finishing sprays), softener, agglutinant, perfume base, food emulsifier, and flavor preserving agent; Also used in paint removers and for treatment of bloat in ruminants; [HSDB]
• Dressing Hair [Category: Other]
• Solvent and plasticizer for nitrocellulose and natural resins, softener, paint removers, agglutinant, perfume base, food additive (not over 0.25%).
• Used as a plasticizer and solvent for cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate, and cellulose ethers. It can also be used as a plasticizer for PVC. It has been used as a solvent, in paint removers, in emulsifiers in food industry, and as a flavor-preserving agent.
• ... optional ingredient in liquid and frozen egg white ... sometimes added as a whipping aid, as well as a gum to increase viscosity and to improve stability of the egg white foam.

Synonyms

TRIETHYL CITRATE; 77-93-0; Ethyl citrate; Citroflex 2; Eudraflex; Hydragen CAT; Citric acid, triethyl ester; 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triethyl ester; Triaethylcitrat; FEMA No. 3083; Citroflex ec; Citrofol ai; Morflex tec; Citric acid ethyl ester; Citroflex c 2; Triethylester kyseliny citronove

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of triethyl citrate (TEC)?

CAS 77-93-0; molecular formula C12H20O7; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is triethyl citrate (TEC) known by?

TRIETHYL CITRATE, 77-93-0, Ethyl citrate, Citroflex 2, Eudraflex, Hydragen CAT.

What is the regulatory status of triethyl citrate (TEC)?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, FORMULATION AID, SEQUESTRANT, SOLV; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is triethyl citrate (TEC) classified as hazardous?

96.4% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (1942 of 2014).

What are the key physical properties of triethyl citrate (TEC)?

Boiling Point: 294 °C; Boiling Point: 127.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -55 °C; Melting Point: < 25 °C.

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