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Glycerol triacetate, 99%
CAS: 102-76-1 | C9H14O6 | 218.205 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A17132.36
Quantity | 500 g |
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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.

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 glycerineShow More | |
CHEBI:9661 | |
CC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C |
Specifications
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% |
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 | |
Glycerol triacetate |
Safety and Handling
- Glycerol triacetate
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
Hazard Statement
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement
- P403-Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Glycerol triacetate
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0464014 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A17132.36,A17132.0E |
A0470314 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A17132.36,A17132.0E |
A0460870 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A17132.36,A17132.0E |
A0457181 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/03/2024 | A17132.36,A17132.0E |
10239119 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2023 | A17132.36,A17132.0E |
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