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Tri-n-butyl citrate, 99%

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Description

CAS: 77-94-1 | C18H32O7 | 360.45 g/mol

Tri-n-butyl citrate is used in polishes, inks, nitrocellulose lacquers, as an anti-foam agent and as a plasticizer. It is also used as paint additives, coating additives and processing aids. In addition to this, it is added to the zein film to enhance its mechanical properties for industrial processing.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Tri-n-butyl citrate is used in polishes, inks, nitrocellulose lacquers, as an anti-foam agent and as a plasticizer. It is also used as paint additives, coating additives and processing aids. In addition to this, it is added to the zein film to enhance its mechanical properties for industrial processing.

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 77-94-1
Molecular Formula C18H32O7
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 360.45
MDL Number MFCD00027217
InChI Key ZFOZVQLOBQUTQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym tributyl citrate, butyl citrate, tri-n-butyl citrate, n-butyl citrate, citroflex 4, citric acid, tributyl ester, 1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tributyl ester, butyl citrate van, unii-827d5b1b6s, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, tributyl ester
PubChem CID 6507
IUPAC Name tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate
SMILES CCCCOC(=O)CC(O)(CC(=O)OCCCC)C(=O)OCCCC

Specifications

Melting Point -20°C
Density 1.04
Boiling Point 325°C
Flash Point 157°C (315°F)
Odor Weak
Refractive Index 1.444
Quantity 1000 g
Beilstein 1806072
Merck Index 14,1564
Solubility Information Immiscible with water.
Formula Weight 360.45
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Tri-n-butyl citrate
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Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 201-071-2
RTECSNumber TZ8608000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

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