Trimethyl citrate
Also known as: Citric acid trimethyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester, Methyl citrate, Trimethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, trimethyl ester, Citric acid, trimethyl ester, EINECS 216-449-2, MFCD00025889
Trimethyl citrate (CAS 1587-20-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H14O7 and a molecular weight of 234.203 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 75-78 °C, a boiling point of 238.8±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 79.2±11.7 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1587-20-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-46711-8
- Molecular Formula
- C9H14O7
- Molecular Weight
- 234.203 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 75-78 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 238.8±7.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 79.2±11.7 °C |
| Exact Mass | 234.073959 |
| PSA | 99.13000 |
| LogP | -0.10 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.459 |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918150000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918150000. other salts and esters of citric acid. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. Supervision conditions:4ABXY(export license,certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outwardexport license(processing trade),export license(border small volume trade)). MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Trimethyl citrate?
The CAS number of Trimethyl citrate is 1587-20-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Trimethyl citrate?
Trimethyl citrate has molecular formula C9H14O7 and molecular weight 234.203 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Trimethyl citrate?
For Trimethyl citrate, Upstream Products: Methanol, Citric acid, Diazomethane; Downstream Products: Trimethyl trans-Aconitate, Citrazinic acid, 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxamide.
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