Synonym(s)
CAS Number: 77-94-1; citrates de tributyle; Citric acid, tributyl ester; Citric acid tri-n-butyl ester; tributyl 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylates
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Tributyl citrate refers to a triester of citric acid and butanol as the alcohol component of the ester. The tri-ester is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied), solvent (dissolves other substances) and plasticizer (makes rather brittle materials soft or smooth).
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