CITRIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTER

Description

The composition of commercially available isopropyl citrate is 65 to 80 percent monoisopropyl, 15 to 30 percent diisopropyl, and 5 to 10 percent triisopropyl citrate.

Chemical Properties

Viscous colorless syrup. Crystallizes upon standing.

Uses

Food additive.

Uses

Isopropyl Citrate (Mixture) is an antioxidant that reacts with metal ions that might catalyze oxidative reactions and thus will prevent rancidity. It is made by reacting citric acid (not soluble in fats and oils) with isopropyl alcohol (which readily dissolves in oil) and thus enables the citrate to dissolve in oil. It is used in vegetable oils.

Uses

Monoisopropyl Citrate is a sequestrant used in fats and oils.