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TRIMETHYL CITRATE

  • CAS NO.:1587-20-8
  • Empirical Formula: C9H14O7
  • Molecular Weight: 234.2
  • MDL number: MFCD00025889
  • EINECS: 216-449-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-30 18:52:02
TRIMETHYL CITRATE Structural

What is TRIMETHYL CITRATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless crystals. M.P. 79℃. B.P. 287℃. (decomposes). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

The Uses of TRIMETHYL CITRATE

Trimethyl Citrate is a reagent used in the preparation of citrate-ciprofloxacin conjugates which has antibacterial activity.

What are the applications of Application

Trimethyl citrate is a plasticizer

Preparation

Trimethyl citrate is produced by direct esterification of Citric acid with Methanol using the old-fashioned method with 3% sulfuric acid and reflux to complete the esterification.

General Description

Trimethyl citrate is one of the constituents of Dioscorea opposita. The IC50 value for monoamine oxidase-B of trimethyl citrate was studied.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of TRIMETHYL CITRATE

Melting point: 75-78 °C
Boiling point: 176 16mm
Density  1.3363 (rough estimate)
vapor pressure  1.3hPa at 20℃
refractive index  1.4455 (estimate)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Solid
pka 10.43±0.29(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
Odor at 100.00 %. ethereal fruity
Water Solubility  53.2g/L at 20℃
BRN  1796169
CAS DataBase Reference 1587-20-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trimethyl ester (1587-20-8)

Safety information for TRIMETHYL CITRATE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Computed Descriptors for TRIMETHYL CITRATE

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