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Triethyl Citrate (TEC)

Rs 550 25g · Rs 22 per g

Triethyl Citrate is a clean, almost odourless solvent and mild fixative. Perfumers use it to dilute materials and to slow evaporation in alcohol-based perfumes.

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  • Cash on delivery available across Pakistan
  • Flat-rate delivery Rs 300
  • In stock
  • Highly concentrated
  • Alcohol-free
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  • A different scent for day, evening and weekends
  • Layer two together for a blend of your own
  • A ready-made gift: 3 full bottles, 25g each

3 of 3 scents · 25g each

Rs 6,100

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Scent profile & performance

Triethyl Citrate is a clean, almost odourless solvent and mild fixative. Perfumers use it to dilute materials and to slow evaporation in alcohol-based perfumes. Read more about Triethyl Citrate on Wikipedia.

Odour profile

Almost odourless.

Key facts

Material Triethyl Citrate (TEC)
CAS number 77-93-0
Odour family Solvent / fixative
Note —
Appearance Clear colourless liquid, almost odourless
Typical use in a fragrance concentrate 5–20% as solvent or fixative
Sold by Weight (grams): 25g, 100g, 250g, 1kg

Typical usage

Typical level in a fragrance concentrate: 5–20% as solvent or fixative. These are starting points, not limits. In finished products, dose the complete fragrance oil at the normal level for that product (for example around 15–25% in an alcohol perfume, 6–10% in candles and 1–3% in soap).

Blends well with

Works with most fragrance oils and aroma chemicals. See all aroma chemicals.

Tips

  • Good alternative to DPG and DEP for diluting materials.
  • Mixes with ethanol for alcohol-based perfumes.

Safety, compliance and documents

  • Cosmetic ingredient; follow normal good-manufacturing practice.
  • For perfumery and product manufacturing only. Not for ingestion. Do not apply undiluted to skin.
  • Handle with gloves in a ventilated area. Keep away from children, heat and flames.
  • Need the SDS or certificate of analysis for the current batch? Message us on WhatsApp (0321-1739321) before you order and we will share what our supplier provides.
  • Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Packing and exchanges

Packed by weight in sealed bottles. If there is a problem with your order, we offer an exchange within 14 days of delivery (no cash refunds; an unboxing video or photo is required).

FAQs

What does TEC do in a perfume?
It dissolves materials and slightly slows evaporation.

Is it odourless?
Almost; it does not change the scent.

Make your own perfume with it

Mixing calculator

Bottle size
Strength
10mlTriethyl Citrate (TEC) oil
40mlperfumer's alcohol
2bottles from one 25g oil

Mix, close the bottle and let it rest in a cool, dark place for 1–2 weeks before wearing.

What you'll need

  • Triethyl Citrate (TEC) oil25g makes 2 perfumes at this strength
  • Perfumer's alcoholThe base for spray perfume
  • Atomizer bottleSpray bottles in 30–100ml
  • FixativeOptional, for longer wear

Good to know

Oil vs. spray

Without the alcohol that makes sprays flash off quickly, an oil releases its scent evenly and keeps going for longer.

Base
Alcohol-free oil
Strength
Highly concentrated
Apply
1–2 dabs

Questions about Triethyl Citrate (TEC)

What does TEC do in a perfume?

It dissolves materials and slightly slows evaporation.

Is it odourless?

Almost; it does not change the scent.

Can I pay cash on delivery?

Yes. Cash on delivery is available across Pakistan. Delivery is a flat Rs 300.

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