TRI-n-BUTYL CITRATE (TBC)

C₁₈H₃₂O₇

GENERAL INFORMATION
CAS Registry Number	77-94-1

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Molecular Weight	360.4
Pounds per gallon, 25°C	8.69
Boiling Point @ 1 mm Hg, °C	170
Pour Point, °F	-80
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps	31.9
Flash Point (C.O.C.), °C	185
Water Solubility @ 25°C g/100ml	Insoluble
Heat of Combustion, BTU/lb	11,848
Heat of Formation, BTU/lb	2106

SPECIFICATIONS
Assay, %	99.0 Minimum
Acidity, as citric acid, %	0.02 Maximum
Water, %	0.20 Maximum
Color, APHA	50 Maximum
Specific Gravity @ 25/25°C	1.037 - 1.045
Refractive Index @ 25°C/D	1.443 - 1.445

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