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Triacetin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Triacetoxypropane, 1,2,3-Triacetylglycerol, Glyceryl triacetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3COOCH2)2CHOCOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
218.20
Beilstein:
1792353
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

7.52 (vs air)

API family

triacetin

autoignition temp.

809 °F

expl. lim.

1.05 %, 189 °F
7.73 %, 215 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n25/D 1.429-1.431 (lit.)

bp

258 °C (lit.)

mp

3 °C (lit.)

density

1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(=O)OCC(COC(C)=O)OC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C9H14O6/c1-6(10)13-4-9(15-8(3)12)5-14-7(2)11/h9H,4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Triacetin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

280.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

138 °C - closed cup


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Monice Zondlo Fiume
International journal of toxicology, 22 Suppl 2, 1-10 (2003-10-14)
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