Triacetin is a triglyceride obtained by acetylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol. It has fungistatic properties (based on release of acetic acid) and has been used in the topical treatment of minor dermatophyte infections. It has a role as a solvent, an adjuvant, a fuel additive, a food emulsifier, a plant metabolite, a food humectant, a food additive carrier and an antifungal drug. It is functionally related to an acetic acid.
| Physical Description | Liquid; CBI |
| Color/Form | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Slightly fatty odor |
| Melting Point | -78 °C |
| Boiling Point | 258-259 °C |
| Flash Point | 280 °F (138 °C) (closed cup) |
| Density | 1.1583 g/cu cm at 20 °C |
| Solubility | In water, 52,130 mg/L at 24.5 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00248 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | [n]D/25 between 1,429 and 1,431 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. |
| IUPAC Name | 2,3-diacetyloxypropyl acetate |
| Molecular Formula | C9H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.20 g/mol |
| CAS | 102-76-1 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C |
| InChIKey | URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Catalog No | KC.2010149 |
| Pack sizes | 500ML · 2.5LTR |
