MOLCIT® TEC

Triethyl Citrate

(Pharmaceutical Excipient / Plasticizer)

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MOLCIT® TEC is an organic compound having formula C12H20O7. It is commonly known as Triethyl Citrate. MOLCIT® TEC  is widely used as a plasticizer in pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in film-coating systems. It improves the flexibility and elasticity of polymer films, helping reduce brittleness and cracking during processing and storage.

MOLCIT® TEC

by Muby Chem

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Triethyl Citrate

Muby Chem operates a advanced manufacturing facility that produces high purity of Triethyl Citrate for various pharmaceutical applications like in pharmaceutical industry.

Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Triethyl Citrate, making it a reliable and effective choice.

Application: MOLCIT® TEC is primarily used as a plasticizer in pharmaceutical film-coating formulations for tablets and pellets. It is incorporated into polymer coating systems to improve film flexibility, reduce cracking and brittleness, and provide a more uniform coating. It is suitable for immediate-release, enteric-coated, and modified-release tablets and multiparticulate formulations, depending on the coating polymer and formulation design.

We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to international regulatory standards to ensure quality consistency with continuous supply.

MOLCIT® TEC TYPICAL PROPERTIES

#PROPERTYTYPICAL VALUE
1 CAS No 77-93-0
2 Molecular Formula C12H20O7
3 Molecular Weight 276.3 g/mol

SPECIFICATION

#TESTSPECIFICATION - EP
1 Appearance It occurs as clear, viscous, colourless or almost colourless, hygroscopic liquid.
2 Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test (C)
Test (D)
(A) Refractive index.
(B) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry.
(C) It gives the reaction of esters.
(D) It gives the reaction of citrates.
3 Solubility It is soluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%), slightly soluble in fatty oils.
4 Appearance The substance to be examined is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution BY6.
5 Acidity Specified test.
6 Refractive index 1.440 to 1.446.
7 Related substances
(A) Any impurity
(B) Total
Not more than 0.2 %.
Not more than 0.5 %.
8 Water Not more than 0.25 %.
9 Sulfated ash Not more than 0.1 %.
10 Assay Not less than 98.5 % and not more than 101.0 % (anhydrous substance).

PACKAGING

MOLCIT® TEC is packed in an HDPE drum or IBC packing having barcoded label.

SHELF LIFE, STORAGE AND PACKING

The shelf life is 3 years. It is stored in a tightly closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.

ACCREDITATIONS

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