Product Information
Name:Triethyl O-acetylcitrate
Synonyms:
- O-Acetylcitric acid triethyl ester
Brand:Biosynth
Description:Triethyl O-acetylcitrate is an organic compound used as a buffering agent in foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. It is composed of three ester linkages and one acetyl group. Triethyl O-acetylcitrate has a pH of 8.0 to 10.0 and is used in many foods as a food additive or preservative. It also has been shown to be an inhibitor of benzalkonium chloride (BAC), which is often used as an antibacterial agent in hospitals, swimming pools, and manufacturing plants. The chemical stability of triethyl O-acetylcitrate at high temperature is high due to the water vapor that it absorbs during heating. This compound does not have any effect on the protein or enzyme activity of the human body.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:318.32 g/mol
Formula:C14H22O8
Purity:Min. 97 Area-%
Color/Form:Clear Liquid
InChI:InChI=1S/C14H22O8/c1-5-19-11(16)8-14(22-10(4)15,13(18)21-7-3)9-12(17)20-6-2/h5-9H2,1-4H3
InChI key:InChIKey=WEAPVABOECTMGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:CCOC(=O)CC(CC(=O)OCC)(OC(C)=O)C(=O)OCC