[{"from": "human", "value": "Describe this molecule. [C][C][O][C][=Branch1][C][=O][C][C][Branch1][=Branch2][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][C][C][Branch1][Branch2][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O][C][C][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is used in foods as a flavouring agent, solvent and surface-active agent Triethyl citrate is an ester of citric acid. It is a colorless, odorless liquid used as a food additive (E number E1505) to stabilize foams, especially as whipping aid for egg white. In pharmaceutical coatings and plastics.\n\nTriethyl citrate belongs to the family of Tricarboxylic Acids and Derivatives. These are organic compounds containing three carboxylic acid groups (or salt/ester derivatives thereof)."}]