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Is Triethyl Citrate halal?

Triethyl Citrate is classified halal for halal use with High confidence. Citric-acid ester of ethanol, used as a plasticiser in film coatings. Made from citric acid (fermented from glucose) and ethanol that is fully consumed in esterification — no free ethanol remains. Halal in standard fiqh views.

Excipient (plasticizer) · Confidence: High

Also known as: E1505, TEC

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What it is

Citric-acid ester of ethanol, used as a plasticiser in film coatings.

Source:FDA IIG — Triethyl citrate

Why it's here

Keeps enteric and modified-release coatings flexible.

See:FDA IIG — Triethyl citrate

Why it may matter

Made from citric acid (fermented from glucose) and ethanol that is fully consumed in esterification — no free ethanol remains. Halal in standard fiqh views.

Source:FDA IIG — Triethyl citrate

Common sources

Synthetic from citric acid + ethanol

Reason codes

plantDerivedsyntheticOrigin

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Common questions

Is Triethyl Citrate halal?: RxHalal currently classifies Triethyl Citrate as HALAL (High confidence). Made from citric acid (fermented from glucose) and ethanol that is fully consumed in esterification — no free ethanol remains. Halal in standard fiqh views. This is information only — not a fatwa or medical advice.
What is Triethyl Citrate used for in medicines?: Citric-acid ester of ethanol, used as a plasticiser in film coatings. Keeps enteric and modified-release coatings flexible.
What are common sources of Triethyl Citrate?: Common sources include: Synthetic from citric acid + ethanol. Manufacturers often do not disclose which source is used.

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