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Glycerol triacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1713236
Description
Glycerol triacetate is used as a food additive and as a solvent in flavorings. It acts as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant and a plasticizer. It is also used as a fuel additive, as an antiknock agent, adhesives and sealant chemicals, fillers, intermediates and process regulators.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsGlycerol triacetate is used as a food additive and as a solvent in flavorings. It acts as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant and a plasticizer. It is also used as a fuel additive, as an antiknock agent, adhesives and sealant chemicals, fillers, intermediates and process regulators.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water, carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide. Miscible with acetone, ethanol, benzene and chloroform.
Notes
Heat sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Glycerol triacetate | |
2°C to 4°C | |
257°C to 259°C | |
99% | |
MFCD00008716 | |
triacetin, glyceryl triacetate, glycerol triacetate, glycerin triacetate, enzactin, triacetine, triacetylglycerol, fungacetin, glyped, triacetyl glycerine | |
URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2,3-diacetyloxypropyl acetate | |
5541 | |
218.21 |
102-76-1 | |
1.155 g/mL | |
149°C (300°F) | |
C9H14O6 | |
500 g | |
Slightly miscible with water,carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide. Miscible with acetone,ethanol,benzene and chloroform. | |
CC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C | |
218.205 | |
CHEBI:9661 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
102-76-1 | |
218.205 | |
URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
5541 | |
2,3-diacetyloxypropyl acetate |
C9H14O6 | |
MFCD00008716 | |
triacetin, glyceryl triacetate, glycerol triacetate, glycerin triacetate, enzactin, triacetine, triacetylglycerol, fungacetin, glyped, triacetyl glycerine | |
CHEBI:9661 | |
CC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 203-051-9
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only