| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 1587-20-8 |
| Formula: | C9h14o7 |
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Product Trimethyl citrate
Molecular Formula: C9H14O7
Molar Mass: 234.20 g/mol
CAS Number: 1587-20-8
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid or crystalline solid (solidifies at low temperatures), odorless with a slight characteristic ester smell.
Solubility: Highly soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and acetone; slightly soluble in water (approximately 3.4 g/100 mL at 25°C), with good compatibility with oils and fats.
Boiling point: ~190-195°C (under 1.3 kPa reduced pressure). It decomposes at high temperatures under normal pressure, making it suitable as a low-temperature plasticizer.
Main Applications
Plastics Industry (Plasticizer):
Environmentally Friendly Plasticizer:
Replaces phthalates (e.g., DBP, DEHP) in food-contact materials (e.g., plastic wrap, children's toys) and medical supplies (e.g., infusion tubes). It is low-toxic (LD50 > 5000 mg/kg, oral in rats) and biodegradable, complying with regulations such as FDA and EU REACH.
Typical applications:
Adding 5-15% to soft PVC reduces hardness and improves processability;
Used as a primary plasticizer in cellulose plastics (e.g., CA, CAB), imparting transparency and moisture resistance.
Food and Pharmaceutical Fields:
Food Additive:
Acts as a fragrance fixative and solubilizer in beverages, ice cream, and seasonings (FDA-approved as GRAS, typically limited to ≤0.1%);
Replaces partial fats to improve food texture (e.g., low-calorie spreads).
Pharmaceutical Excipient:
Plasticizer or coating material for capsules and tablets (e.g., enteric preparations), enhancing drug stability;
Used as a solvent and fragrance carrier in cosmetics (e.g., nail polish, hairspray), reducing VOC emissions.
Other Industrial Uses:
Tobacco Industry: Added to tobacco strands to improve flexibility and reduce processing breakage;
Paints and Inks: Used as a solvent or leveling agent to enhance film uniformity in eco-friendly water-based coatings;
Extraction Agent: Extracts metal ions (e.g., rare earth elements) from aqueous solutions via complexation with ester groups.
Safety and Storage
Toxicity and Protection:
Low Toxicity: Non-carcinogenic and non-teratogenic, classified as a non-hazardous chemical (GHS: no hazard);
Exposure Risks: High-concentration liquids may irritate skin and eyes; wear gloves and goggles during operation;
Inhalation/Ingestion: Vapors may slightly irritate the respiratory tract. For accidental ingestion, rinse the mouth-no specific antidote is required.
Storage Conditions:
Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place, away from fire sources and strong oxidizers;
Packaged in plastic barrels or galvanized iron drums (200 kg/barrel) to prevent moisture absorption (low hygroscopicity but may hydrolyze after long-term exposure to humidity).
Environmental Friendliness:
High biodegradability (>60% degradation within 28 days per OECD 301B test); low acute toxicity to aquatic life (LC50 > 1000 mg/L for fish), meeting eco-chemical standards.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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