Triethyl citrate
CAS NO.:77-93-0
MF: C12H20O7
EINECS NO.:201-070-7
MF: C12H20O7
EINECS NO.:201-070-7
API088
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Triethyl citrate is an ester compound produced by the reaction of citric acid and ethanol,
and is commonly used as a food additive, flavor and solvent.
It has the sour taste of citric acid and the aroma of acetate,
and is often used in food and beverages as an acid and flavor enhancer. In addition, triethyl citrate also has a certain solubility,
can be used as a solvent in the chemical field.
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Industrially, triethyl citrate can be used as plasticizer, plasticizer and solvent
It is a commonly used food additive in the food industry, where it is used to provide acidity,
It is a commonly used food additive in the food industry, where it is used to provide acidity,
stabilize color and prevent spoilage in food.
It can be used in juices, gummies, frozen foods, desserts, and oils
In the field of medicine, triethyl citrate can also be used as a thickening agent and solvent for drugs,
In the field of medicine, triethyl citrate can also be used as a thickening agent and solvent for drugs,
for the manufacture of pills, capsules and oral liquids



