Triethyl Citrate is an ester derived from citric acid and ethanol, used as an industrial chemical raw material and formulation component, commonly referred to as TEC, citric acid triethyl ester, or triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate in technical documentation. Identified by CAS 77-93-0, it functions primarily as a plasticizer, where its multi-ester structure provides compatibility and flexibility within polymer and formulation systems. It is typically applied in industrial processing environments that require controlled modification of material properties at the formulation level. From a supply perspective, this product is available with competitive factory pricing, customized specifications, and complete documentation including MSDS, TDS, COA, supporting stable bulk supply for industrial use.
Triethyl Citrate CAS 77-93-0
- CAS: 77-93-0
- Synonyms: TEC, Citric acid triethyl ester, Triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate, Triethyl citrate ester
- Einecs: 201-070-7
- Molecular Formula: C12H20O7
- Grade: Industrial grade 99%
- Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packaging
Product Description
Triethyl citrate
aliases: 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propane triethyl acid; 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid triethyl ester; triethyl citrate; triethyl citrate (TEC); Triethyl citric acid
CAS accession number: 77-93-0
EINECS number: 201-070-7
Formula: C12H20O7
Molecular Weight: 276.28
Characteristics: Colorless transparent liquid. There is a slight smell.
Density: 1.177g/cm3
Melting point: -46°C
Boiling point: 294°C at 760 mmHg
Flash point: 95.4°C
Vapor pressure: 0.000175mmHg at 25°C
Freezing point: -55°C
Refractive index: 1.4455
Solubility: Solubility in water 6.5g/100cm3 (25°C). Soluble in most organic solvents and insoluble in oils. It has good compatibility with most cellulose, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate resin and chlorinated rubber.
Product use: mainly used as plasticizer for thermoplastic resins such as cellulose and vinyl, and also used in the coating industry, and can also be used as berry-type edible flavor.
FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain
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Are Triethyl Citrate and TEC the same substance?
A: Yes. TEC is a commonly used abbreviation for Triethyl Citrate, and both refer to the same chemical substance associated with CAS 77-93-0. -
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Is Triethyl Citrate used as an industrial plasticizer rather than a finished product?
A: Triethyl Citrate is commonly used as a plasticizer or formulation component within industrial material systems, rather than being positioned as a finished end-use product. -
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What is its typical functional role in formulation systems?
A: It typically functions as a plasticizing agent that modifies material flexibility and process behavior within polymer or coating formulations.
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