CITROFLEX® A-4
(Acetyltri-n-butyl Citrate)

 

GENERAL INFORMATION
CAS Registry Number 77-90-7
Molecular Weight 402.5
SPECIFICATIONS
Ester Content, % 99.0 Minimum
Identification Meets Test
Neutralization No. mg. KOH/g 0.2 Maximum
Color, APHA 30 Maximum
Specific Gravity at 25/25°C 1.045 - 1.055
Refractive Index at 25°C/D 1.4410 - 1.4425
Water, % 0.25 Maximum
Heavy Metals, ppm 10 Maximum
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear liquid
Odor Essentially odorless
Flash Point, C.O.C., °C 204
Pour Point, °C -59
Viscosity @ 25°C, cps 33
Solubility @ 25°C, g/100 ml
Water < 0.1
Toluene Inf.
Heptane Inf.

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