AKA: 77-90-7, Tributyl 2-acetoxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylate, Acetyltributyl citrate, Tributyl acetylcitrate, Citroflex A, Blo-trol, Citroflex A 4, Tributyl citrate acetate, ATBC
Synthetic
Fragrance
Chemical Exfoliant
Clean
Tributyl 2-acetoxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate
Effective at 9.5%
Solubility In water, 5 mg/L, temp not specified
Formula
C20H34O8
Mol. Weight
402.50
CAS #
77-90-7
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid; Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Plasticiser
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Provides scent
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester developed in the mid-20th century for use as a plasticizer and cosmetic solvent. Created to replace phthalate-based plasticizers due to safety concerns.