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Trimethyl citrate (CAS 1587-20-8)

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Application:
Trimethyl citrate is a plasticizer
CAS Number:
1587-20-8
Molecular Weight:
234.20
Molecular Formula:
C9H14O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Trimethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid. It is used in pharmaceutical coatings and as a plasticizer for polyvinylchloride and similar plastics.Trimethyl citrate, sourced from both plant and animal origins, is a trifunctional ester of citric acid. This compound finds utility across various sectors..


Trimethyl citrate (CAS 1587-20-8) References

  1. Suppressive effect of the SOS-inducing activity of chemical mutagen by citric acid esters from Prunus mume Sieb. Et Zucc. using the Salmonella typhimurium TA1535/pSK1002 umu test.  |  Miyazawa, M., et al. 2003. Nat Prod Res. 17: 319-23. PMID: 14526909
  2. The isolation of citric acid derivatives from Aspergillus niger.  |  Hawranik, DJ. and Sorensen, JL. 2010. FEMS Microbiol Lett. 306: 122-6. PMID: 20345375
  3. Inversion dimers dominate the crystal packing in the structure of trimethyl citrate (trimethyl 2-hy-droxy-propane-1,2,3-tri-carboxyl-ate).  |  Morjan, RY., et al. 2018. Acta Crystallogr E Crystallogr Commun. 74: 1362-1365. PMID: 30225132

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Trimethyl citrate, 5 g

sc-229587
5 g
$34.00

Trimethyl citrate, 100 g

sc-229587A
100 g
$67.00

Trimethyl citrate, 500 g

sc-229587B
500 g
$204.00