Triethyl Citrate

Overview

Triethyl Citrate is an ester derived from citric acid, commonly used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations for its emulsifying properties.

This study presents the formulation of a self-emulsifying antibacterial creamy ointment that includes triethyl citrate. The ointment demonstrated effective drug release kinetics and antimicrobial efficacy against various bacteria, suggesting its potential in topical applications for skin infections. For more details, see Self-Emulsifying Antibacterial Creamy Ointment Based on Methyl Cellulose and Lavender Essential Oil: Rheology and Drug Release Kinetics.

Research comparing alkyl citrate esters, including triethyl citrate, indicated its role in kidney stone disease management. While not the most effective, it contributes to the understanding of citrate's therapeutic potential. More information can be found in Differential Effects of Various Alkyl Citrate Esters and Inorganic Citrate Salts on Calcium Oxalate Crystal Dissolution and Renal Cell Viability.

Triethyl citrate's role as a plasticizer in silk fibroin materials was explored, impacting their mechanical properties and potential biomedical applications. For further insights, refer to Engineering the mechanical characteristics of regenerated silk fibroin materials: the impact of chemical and physical modification strategies.