Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid. It is a colorless, odorless liquid used as a food additive (E number E1505) to stabilize foams, especially as wipping aid for egg white.[3] In pharmaceutical coatings and plastics.[4]
Triethyl citrate is also used as a plasticizer for polyvinylchloride and similar plastics.[5]
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