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Triethyl Citrate (TEC)
SKU: 0ZC00449
Triethyl Citrate (TEC) is a versatile solvent for oily products, crystals, powders and resins. It is almost odourless with slight hints of mild fruity wine and plum notes. A potential replacement for the highly toxic DEP (Phthalates) for difficult to dissolve ingredients, TEC is also approved for use in flavours.
Olfactory Profile
Top Notes
Fruity, Yeast mossy
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Yeast mossy
Odour & Impact
The odour and uses of Triethyl Citrate (TEC):
Odour=> virtually odourless mild fruity Very mild but sweet and pleasant wineyfruity Plum-like odor
Perfume-Uses=> Not used much Wine-like-notes, As-Blender, Solvent, Topnotes, Rose, Citrus,
Solvent Plum, Wine, Berry, Butter, Butterscotch, Cherry, Honey, Fruit-flavour, Baked-foods,
Perfumery Applications
Typical usage in perfume compounds:
Technical Specifications
Synonyms & Uses
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Application Suitability
Important Notes:
End application data applies to experiments carried out by the authors or extrapolated from those experiments using computer algorithms. As application product formulations vary widely this information is only a general guide.
Full testing by both perfumers- flavorists and end users is the only proven method to ensuring a perfume or flavours safety- strength- suitability- stability and success.
Legislation and regulations vary widely and change with time so it is your duty to check this.
Often Used With
Ingredients that complement Triethyl Citrate (TEC) beautifully
Hedione
US$ 0.15 / gram
Iso E Super
US$ 0.14 / gram