Tri-n-butyl citrate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: -20°C
• Density: 1.04
• Boiling Point: 325°C
• Flash Point: 157°C (315°F)
• Odor: Weak
• Refractive Index: 1.444
• Quantity: 250 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only