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Triacetin

greener alternative

≥99%, natural (US), FG

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Synonym(s):
1,2,3-Triacetoxypropane, 1,2,3-Triacetylglycerol, Glyceryl triacetate
Linear Formula:
(CH3COOCH2)2CHOCOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
218.20
FEMA Number:
2007
Beilstein:
1792353
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
E Number:
E 1518
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

botanical

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural (US)

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

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

vapor density

7.52 (vs air)

Assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

809 °F

expl. lim.

1.05 %, 189 °F
7.73 %, 215 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

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

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

clean; creamy

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

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

280.4 °F

Flash Point(C)

138 °C


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