Description

Triacetin is a versatile and high-purity triester of glycerol and acetic acid, valued for its excellent solvent properties, plasticizing effects, and favorable safety profile. It serves as a critical functional ingredient across numerous industries, ensuring product stability, performance, and compliance. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and industrial sectors seeking a reliable and multifunctional additive.

Application

• Food Industry: Used as a humectant, solvent, and plasticizer in food products, and as a carrier for flavors and colors.
• Pharmaceuticals: Functions as a plasticizer in tablet coatings and capsule shells, and as a solvent in topical preparations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Acts as a solvent and fixative in perfumes, and as a plasticizer in nail polish and hairspray formulations.
• Tobacco: Employed as a humectant to maintain moisture and pliability in cigarette filters and tobacco.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as a plasticizer for cellulose-based plastics (like cellulose acetate) and as a solvent in printing inks and adhesives.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as an acetylating agent and intermediate in various organic synthesis processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Triacetin
CAS No.	102-76-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O6
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Glyceryl triacetate; 1,2,3-Triacetoxypropane; Glycerol triacetate; Enzactin; Fungacetin; Kesscoflex TRA; Vanay
EINECS	203-051-9

Quality Control

Our Triacetin is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer grades compliant with FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) and USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards for applications requiring the highest levels of safety and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.433
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.154 - 1.164
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.