Trimethyl citrate

Alias: Trimethyl citrate
English Name: Trimethyl citrate
CAS NO.: 1587-20-8
EC NO:216-449-2
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₇
Molecular Weight:234.2033
Physical and Chemical Properties: White crystalline solid; Trimethyl citrate content greater than 99%; Residual acid content less than 0.5%; Melting point (initial melting---final melting (melting range)): 75--78°C.
Applications:
1. Can be used as the main combustion agent for colored flame candles, its melting point and combustible properties fully meet the requirements of candle products.
2. Used in pharmaceutical and pesticide synthesis, it is a stable intermediate.
3. It is the main raw material for the production of citrazinic acid, which is obtained by reacting trimethyl citrate with ammonia water, then treating with sulfuric acid, and refining to produce citrazinic acid.
4. It is a key raw material for the synthesis of hot melt adhesives.
5. It can serve as a foaming agent for methyl methacrylate polymers, a stabilizer for acrylamide, an initiator for polyamide adhesives, a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, etc.