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Sigma-Aldrich

Triacetin

99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
(CH3COOCH2)2CHOCOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
218.20
FEMA Number:
2007
Beilstein:
1792353
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
E Number:
E 1518
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 184.1901

vapor density

7.52 (vs air)

Assay

99%

autoignition temp.

809 °F

expl. lim.

1.05 %, 189 °F
7.73 %, 215 °F

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)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

clean

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

Triacetin is a triester of glycerin and acetic acid that occurs naturally in papaya. It is mainly used as a synthetic flavoring agent in ice-creams, nonalcoholic beverages and baked goods.

Application


  • Glycerol Triacetate-Based Flame Retardant High-Temperature Electrolyte for the Lithium-Ion Battery.: This paper highlights the use of Triacetin as a flame retardant and high-temperature stable electrolyte component in lithium-ion batteries, enhancing safety and efficiency (Wu X et al., 2024).

  • Understanding the Interaction of Thermal, Rheological, and Mechanical Parameters Critical for the Processability of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Systems during Hot Melt Extrusion.: Triacetin is investigated for its effects on the processability of polyvinyl alcohol in hot melt extrusion, focusing on its role as a plasticizer to modify thermal and mechanical properties (Hess F et al., 2024).

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

298.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

148 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Yannai S
Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 7-7 (2012)
Fenaroli G
Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, 542-542 (1971)
Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 2822-2822 (1997)
G Sharma et al.
European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics : official journal of Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik e.V, 76(2), 159-169 (2010-07-27)
Insulin loaded microemulsions were developed adopting a low shear reverse micellar approach using didoceyldimethylammonium bromide (DMAB) as the surfactant, propylene glycol (PG) as the co-surfactant, triacetin (TA) as the oil phase and insulin solution as the aqueous phase. A ternary
C N Madhavarao et al.
Journal of inherited metabolic disease, 32(5), 640-640 (2009-08-18)
Canavan disease (CD) is a fatal dysmyelinating genetic disorder associated with aspartoacylase deficiency, resulting in decreased brain acetate levels and reduced myelin lipid synthesis in the developing brain. Here we tested tolerability of a potent acetate precursor, glyceryl triacetate (GTA)

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