Identification

Nametriacetin
IUPAC1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate
CAS Number102-76-1
EINECS203-051-9
FDA UNIIXHX3C3X673
Molecular FormulaC9 H14 O6
Molecular Weight218.20578000
MDL NumberMFCD00008716
Nikkaji NumberJ5.010E
Beilstein1792353
XlogP30.20 (est)

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices1975
JECFA Food Flavoring920 triacetin
JECFA Food AdditiveTriacetin
GSFA CodexTriacetin (1518)
DG SANTE Food Additivestriacetin
FEMA Number2007
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)102-76-1 ; TRIACETIN (GLYCEROL TRIACETATE)
FDA RegulationFDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear oily liquid (est)
Assay 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Specific Gravity 1.15900 to 1.16400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 9.644 to 9.686
Refractive Index 1.42900 to 1.43200 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point 3.00 to 4.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 258.00 to 260.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 130.00 to 131.00 °C. @ 7.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
PH Number 7.00
Vapor Pressure 0.014000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 7.52 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 280.00 °F. TCC ( 137.78 °C. )
logP (o/w) 0.250
Shelf Life 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Storage store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesantimicrobial agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength low
Substantivity 204 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Clean, creamy and slightly acidic
Odor sample from Harrmann & Reimer Corporation
Taste Description
oily creamy medicinal
creamy with an oily mouthfeel

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience100 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityintravenous-rabbit LD50 750 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicitysubcutaneous-mouse LD50 2300 mg/kg
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE\nBEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nBEHAVIORAL: STIFFNESS', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)\nBEHAVIORAL: STIFFNESS\nPERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavoring agents and adjuvants, formulation aids, humectants, solvents and vehicles
Recommendation for triacetin usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy60.00000
fruit ices60.00000
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
snack foods-
soft candy-
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

coupler for oil and water emulsions film formers solvents

Natural Occurrence

papaya fruit

Synonyms

acetic acid 1,2,3-propane triyl ester 2- acetyloxy-1-(acetyloxymethyl)ethyl acetate 2-( acetyloxy)-1-[(acetyloxy)methyl]ethyl acetate captex 500 1,3- diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate enzactin fungacetin glycerin triacetate glycerol triacetate glyceryl triacetate 1,2,3- propane triol triacetate 1,2,3- propane triyl triacetate propane-1,2,3-triyl triacetate 1,2,3- propanetriol triacetate 1,2,3- propanetriol, triacetate 1,2,3- propanetriyl triacetate tri-)acetin triacetin EP grade triacetin FCC triacetin food grade triacetin regular grade triacetin synthetic triacetin USP triacetine 1,2,3- triacetoxypropane triacetyl glycerine triacetyl glycerol triacetylglycerol vanay PubMed: Stability of citral in oil-in-water emulsions prepared with medium-chain triacylglycerols and triacetin. PubMed: Influence of flavor solvent on flavor release and perception in sugar-free chewing gum. PubMed: The effect of solvent interactions on alpha-, beta-, and gamma-cyclodextrin/flavor molecular inclusion complexes. PubMed: Short-chain flavor ester synthesis in organic media by an E. coli whole-cell biocatalyst expressing a newly characterized heterologous lipase. PubMed: The effect of solvent interactions on alpha-, beta-, and gamma-cyclodextrin/flavor molecular inclusion complexes. PubMed: Determination of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from wrapping films and wrapped PDO Italian cheeses by using HS-SPME and GC/MS. PubMed: Structural changes and triacetin migration of starch acetate film contacting with distilled water as food simulant. PubMed: Bacteriophage 933W encodes a functional esterase downstream of the Shiga toxin 2a operon. PubMed: Triacetin-based acetate supplementation as a chemotherapeutic adjuvant therapy in glioma. PubMed: Impact of flavour solvent (propylene glycol or triacetin) on vanillin, 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural, 2,4-decadienal, 2,4-heptadienal, structural parameters and sensory perception of shortcake biscuits over accelerated shelf life testing. PubMed: Plasticization effect of triacetin on structure and properties of starch ester film. PubMed: Rice (Oryza sativa) lipase: molecular cloning, functional expression and substrate specificity. PubMed: Mechanisms of propylene glycol and triacetin pyrolysis. PubMed: An oral colon-targeting controlled release system based on resistant starch acetate: synthetization, characterization, and preparation of film-coating pellets. PubMed: Stability of citral in oil-in-water emulsions prepared with medium-chain triacylglycerols and triacetin. PubMed: Glyceryl triacetate for Canavan disease: a low-dose trial in infants and evaluation of a higher dose for toxicity in the tremor rat model. PubMed: Influence of flavor solvent on flavor release and perception in sugar-free chewing gum. PubMed: Development of a self-emulsifying formulation that reduces the food effect for torcetrapib. PubMed: Emissions from cooking microwave popcorn. PubMed: Effect of salts and plasticizers on stability of shellac film. PubMed: Microemulsions as transdermal drug delivery vehicles. PubMed: Stable bioavailability of cyclosporin A, regardless of food intake, from soft gelatin capsules containing a new self-nanoemulsifying formulation. PubMed: Progress toward acetate supplementation therapy for Canavan disease: glyceryl triacetate administration increases acetate, but not N-acetylaspartate, levels in brain. PubMed: The effect of solvent interactions on alpha-, beta-, and gamma-cyclodextrin/flavor molecular inclusion complexes. PubMed: Optimized synthesis of lipase-catalyzed hexyl acetate in n-hexane by response surface methodology. PubMed: Open-label study of the safety and efficacy of Fungoid tincture in patients with distal subungual onychomycosis of the toes. PubMed: Triacetin as food additive in gummy candy and other foodstuffs on the market. PubMed: Cell-bound lipase and esterase of Brevibacterium linens.