Trimethyl citrate is a triester derived from citric acid and methanol. It can be synthesized through a reaction involving citric acid and methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst. Below is a detailed synthesis procedure for trimethyl citrate:
### Materials Required:
1. **Citric Acid** (C6H8O7)
2. **Methanol** (CH3OH)
3. **Acid Catalyst** (e.g., sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, or p-toluenesulfonic acid)
4. **Distillation apparatus**
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