This article aims at summarizing the development of research on synthesis of tributyl citrate and the catalysis of sulfonic acid, inorganic salt, solid superacid, heteropoly acid, rare earth compound.

• 综述了磺酸、无机盐、固体超强酸、杂多酸、稀土化合物等催化体系对合成柠檬酸三丁酯的催化作用及研究进展。