Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester

Name: Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049613

About Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester, a process intermediate or related compound of Citric acid registered under CAS number 19958-02-2. The compound has the formula C10H16O7, corresponding to a molecular weight of 248.23 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-ethoxy-3-ethoxycarbonyl-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoic acid. It is also known as Diethyl citrate or 1,2-Diethyl citrate.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Citric acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester
Catalogue No.	VQ-049613
CAS Number	19958-02-2
IUPAC name	5-ethoxy-3-ethoxycarbonyl-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆O₇
Molecular weight	248.23 g/mol
Exact mass	248.0896
InChIKey	KGYXYKHTHJPEBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CC(CC(=O)O)(C(=O)OCC)O
PubChem CID	15384083

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 7
TPSA	110 Å²
Synonyms	Diethyl citrate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, diethyl ester, 1,2-Diethyl citrate, Asym-Diethyl Citrate, Diethyl hydrogen 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate, 1,2-Diethyl citrate, (+/-)-, 5-ethoxy-3-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoic acid, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 1,2-diethyl ester, Citric acid, diethyl ester, 3-Hydroxy-3,4-bis(ethoxycarbonyl)butanoic Acid

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester?

The CAS Registry Number of Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester is 19958-02-2. It is also known as Diethyl citrate, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, diethyl ester, 1,2-Diethyl citrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester?

Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester has the molecular formula C10H16O7 and a molecular weight of 248.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-ethoxy-3-ethoxycarbonyl-3-hydroxy-5-oxopentanoic acid.

What is Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester used for?

Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Citric acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester can I order?

We supply Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester?

Yes. Every lot of Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Citric Acid 1,2-Diethyl Ester worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.