- Ingredient Name:Triethyl Citrate
- Chemical Name:Triethyl citrate
- CAS Number:77-93-0
- Functions:Diluent, Fixative, Solvent, Plasticizer
- Synonyms:Triethyl 2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate
Sucroplast TEC FCC results from the esterification of citric acid with ethyl alcohol, presenting as a viscous, transparent liquid with a characteristic odor. Widely used in pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic applications, it serves as a solvent, diluent, and fixative for perfumes; a plasticizer and film-strengthening agent in hair spray and nail polish; a non-toxic plasticizer and humectant for cigarette filters; and an active ingredient in deodorants.