Comparing E1504 - ethyl acetate vs E1505 - Triethyl citrate

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Overview

E1504 - ethyl acetate

Ethyl acetate (E1504) is a clear, fruity-smelling solvent used as a “carrier” to dissolve and deliver flavors, colors, and other additives into foods and drinks. It is added in tiny amounts and often evaporates during processing, leaving little to no taste behind.

E1505 - Triethyl citrate

Triethyl citrate (E1505) is a clear, almost odorless liquid made by combining citric acid with ethanol. In foods, it works mainly as a carrier for flavors and colors, a mild emulsifier, and a plasticizer that helps coatings stay flexible.

Synonyms

E1504

ethyl acetate

ethyl ethanoate

E1505

Triethyl citrate

triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1‚2‚3-tricarboxylate

Functions

carrier

carrier stabilizer

Origins

Plant

Microbiological

Synthetic

Products

Found in 8 products

Found in 194 products

Search rank & volume

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Awareness score

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×1.35

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Popular questions

Is ethyl acetate polar?
Yes—it's a moderately polar, aprotic solvent due to its ester carbonyl, though it’s less polar than acetone, acetonitrile, or alcohols.
Is ethyl acetate soluble in water?
Slightly—it's only moderately soluble in water (on the order of about 8–10% at room temperature).
Is ethyl acetate miscible in water?
No; it’s only partially miscible with water (limited mutual solubility rather than full miscibility).
Is ethyl acetate polar or nonpolar?
It is moderately polar and aprotic—more polar than hydrocarbons but less than acetone or alcohols.
Ethyl acetate can be prepared by an sn2 reaction?
Yes—acetate ion can alkylate primary ethyl halides via an SN2 reaction to form ethyl acetate, though industry more commonly uses acid-catalyzed esterification or catalytic routes from ethanol/acetaldehyde.