diacetin
glycerol 1,2-diacetate
Identification
| Name | diacetin |
| IUPAC | (3-acetyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) acetate |
| EINECS | 203-323-7 |
| FDA UNII | G45CU3Z186 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H12 O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 176.16864000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008717 |
| Nikkaji Number | J5.047D |
| Beilstein | 1706903 |
| XlogP3 | -0.30 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Glycerol Diacetate |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | diacetin |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 25395-31-7 ; GLYCEROL DIACTATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yelow clear oily liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.17000 to 1.12000 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 9.736 to 9.320 |
| Refractive Index | 1.18400 to 1.18700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 245.00 to 280.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.007000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 6.1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.640 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | solvents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | none |
| Substantivity | 356 Hour(s) |
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Odor sample from | Harrmann & Reimer Corporation |
| Taste Description | mild oily buttery |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intravenous-dog LD50 3000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-mouse LD50 2500 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | solvents/deluents for flavor and/or fragrance agents |
| Recommendation for diacetin usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for diacetin flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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