Triethyl Citrate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- TEC
- Citric Acid Triethyl Ester
- Triethyl 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate
Triethyl citrate supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover polymer, coating, pharmaceutical, personal-care, food and flavour formulation. Also called TEC or citric acid triethyl ester, it is a clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid used where a citrate ester plasticiser, solvent or carrier is required.
Technical, food, pharmaceutical and high-purity grades are separate buying choices within the same product identity. State the application and the required assay, colour, acidity, water, residue or impurity limits rather than assuming that one grade suits every formulation.
Triethyl citrate is used as a plasticiser in selected polymer and cellulose-derivative systems, a coalescing or solvent component in coatings and inks, an excipient or film-coating plasticiser in pharmaceutical production, and a carrier in cosmetic, food and flavour work.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 77-93-0
- Formula
- C12H20O7
- Grade
- technical, food, pharmaceutical, high-purity
- Appearance
- clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid
Triethyl Citrate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade triethyl citrate | clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — | Plasticiser, solvent and formulation aid in polymer, coating, ink, adhesive and general industrial systems where a technical citrate ester is specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Food and flavour formulation grade triethyl citrate | clear oily liquid | — | Carrier, solvent or formulation ingredient in food, beverage and flavour work where the buyer requires a food-grade triethyl citrate specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical-grade triethyl citrate | clear, colourless oily liquid | — | Excipient and plasticiser for pharmaceutical film coatings and controlled formulation work where a pharmacopoeial or customer specification is stated. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity triethyl citrate | clear, colourless liquid | — | Personal-care, specialty polymer and synthesis applications requiring tighter control of colour, acidity, water and trace impurities. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy triethyl citrate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for triethyl citrate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | triethyl citrate, an ester of citric acid and ethanol | — |
| CAS number | 77-93-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C12H20O7 | — |
| Physical form | clear, colourless to pale yellow oily liquid | — |
| Grade controls | assay, colour, acidity, water, residue and other impurity limits confirmed against the technical, food, pharmaceutical or high-purity requirement | — |
Triethyl Citrate applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area away from heat and incompatible materials. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade and application. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about triethyl citrate
Is triethyl citrate the same as citric acid?
No. Triethyl citrate is the triethyl ester of citric acid, while citric acid is the parent organic acid. They have different physical properties and applications, so the enquiry should name the ester when a plasticiser or carrier is required.
What are the other names for triethyl citrate?
Triethyl citrate is also called TEC, citric acid triethyl ester and triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate. These names refer to the same citrate ester; food or pharmaceutical buyers should still state the required grade.
Which triethyl citrate grade should I request?
Technical grade suits industrial polymer, coating, ink and adhesive work. Food, pharmaceutical and high-purity grades are selected when the finished formulation or customer specification requires tighter limits or a defined quality basis. Send the application and current specification.
Is triethyl citrate supplied as a liquid or a powder?
Triethyl citrate is normally specified as a clear oily liquid. The grade, colour, acidity, water and impurity requirements determine the material to be quoted, while pack format and handling details are confirmed with the quotation.
What is triethyl citrate used for?
It is used as a citrate-ester plasticiser, solvent and carrier in polymer, coating, ink, adhesive, pharmaceutical, personal-care, food and flavour formulations. The right grade depends on the application and its limits.
How do I request a triethyl citrate price in Malaysia?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any food, pharmaceutical, colour, acidity, water or documentation requirement so the quotation can address the complete need.