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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:
102-76-1
Molecular Weight:
218.20
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329830433
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
FEMA Number:
2007
E Number:
E 1518
EC Number:
203-051-9
MDL number:
MFCD00008716
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1792353
Organoleptic:
clean
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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Product Name

Triacetin, 99%, FCC, FG

InChI key

URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

300
400

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  • 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).

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.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

298.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

148 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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SHBS2771
SHBS0401
SHBQ7198
SHBR0320
SHBQ8662

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Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 2822-2822 (1997)
Fenaroli G
Fenaroli's Handbook of Flavor Ingredients, 542-542 (1971)
Yannai S
Dictionary of Food Compounds with CD-ROM: Additives, Flavors, and Ingredients, 7-7 (2012)
Hui Liu et al.
Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 101(5), 1783-1793 (2012-02-10)
Although injectable depot-forming solutions have been commercialized, the factors that influence the overall release kinetics from such systems are still not fully understood. In this work, we address the effect of cosolvent on the issue of excessive burst release of
Seung Jun Choi et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 57(23), 11349-11353 (2009-11-07)
Citral is widely used in the beverage, food, and fragrance industries for its characteristic flavor profile. However, it chemically degrades over time in aqueous solutions due to an acid-catalyzed reaction, which leads to loss of desirable flavor notes and formation
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