Name | 1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, monoethyl ester |
Synonyms | ETHYLACONITATE 1-Propene-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid, monoethyl ester |
CAS | 1321-30-8 |
Molecular Formula | C8H11O6 |
JECFA Number | 628 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless oily liquid. Sweet fruit and wine aromas and aromas. Boiling point 260 ℃, or 172 ℃(2400Pa). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol. |
FEMA | 2417 | ETHYL ACONITATE (MIXED ESTERS) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Beverage 3.6; Cold beverage 12; Candy 55; Baked product 66; frozen gelatine, 2.5 pudding. FDA,§ 172.515(2000): moderate limits. |
Use | food flavor. |
production method | results from the esterification of aconitic acid with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst. It can also be obtained by heating triethyl citrate. |