ISOPROPYL CITRATE MIXTURE
Prepared at the 17th JECFA (1973), published in FNP 4 (1978) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA
(2003). An ADI of 0-14 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973)
SYNONYMS INS No. 384
DEFINITION
Chemical names Citric acid mixed ester of 2-propanol. The article of commerce, monoisopropyl citrate mixture, is composed of approximately 38 parts by weight of isopropyl citrate in 62 pars by weight of mono- and diglycerides
DESCRIPTION Oil miscible semi-solid material. The commercial product, monoisopropyl citrate mixture, is a viscous, colourless syrup exhibiting some crystallization upon standing, and may be further specified as to saponification value, acid value, citric acid and isopropyl content.
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant, sequestrant
