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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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Linear Formula:
(CH3COOCH2)2CHOCOCH3
CAS Number:
102-76-1
Molecular Weight:
218.20
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329751372
MDL number:
MFCD00008716
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1792353

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Product Name

Triacetin, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

format

neat

InChI key

URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

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)

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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.  ​

Application

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

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.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class

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)
Triacetin, also known as Glyceryl Triacetate, is reported to function as a cosmetic biocide, plasticizer, and solvent in cosmetic formulations, at concentrations ranging from 0.8% to 4.0%. It is a commonly used carrier for flavors and fragrances. Triacetin was affirmed
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Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 103(6), 1734-1746 (2014-04-18)
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Soon-Seok Hong et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 483(1-2), 142-150 (2015-02-11)
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