Triacetin

CAS Number: 102-76-1

Molecular Formula: C9H14O6

About Triacetin

Triacetin CAS 102-76-1 serves as a versatile high purity fine chemical with 98% purity for the food and beverage industry, where it functions as a critical humectant and plasticizer for food-grade polymers. Glyceryl triacetate acts as a vital component in the API intermediates market, facilitating custom synthesis serv...

Synonyms

Enzactin
Triacetin
Triacetyl glycerol
Triacetyl-glycerol
Triacetylglycerol

View all

Triacetin Specifications

CAS Number

102-76-1

Molecular Formula

C9H14O6

Molecular Weight

218.20 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-diacetyloxypropyl acetate

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI Key

URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

CAS Number

102-76-1

Molecular Formula

C9H14O6

Molecular Weight

218.20 g/mol

IUPAC Name

2,3-diacetyloxypropyl acetate

Canonical SMILES

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

InChI Key

URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

melting_point

-78 °C

boiling_point

258-259 °C

solubility

In water, 52,130 mg/L at 24.5 °C

density

1.1583 g/cu cm at 20 °C

logP

log Kow = 0.25

Molecular Weight

218.20 g/mol

Physical appearance

Colorless, viscous, and odorless liquid at room temperature

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A versatile solvent, plasticizer, and humectant used in the manufacturing of capsules and tablets to improve drug bioavailability, enhance dissolution rates, and modulate drug release profiles

Food Additive

A GRAS-affirmed flavoring agent and humectant utilized as a carrier for flavors and fragrances, and as an emulsifier to stabilize moisture and texture in baked goods and confectioneries

Plasticizer and Industrial Solvent

A high-boiling triester employed to enhance flexibility and durability in cellulose acetate films, cigarette filters, adhesives, coatings, and as a component in solid rocket fuels

Chemical Building Block and Reactant

A functionalized triglyceride used as a reactant in transesterification reactions, a greener alternative diluent in membrane preparation, and a lubricant additive to improve biodiesel properties such as viscosity and pour point.