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Glycerol triacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Glycerol triacetate is used as a food additive and as a solvent in flavorings. It acts as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant and a plasticizer. It is also used as a fuel additive, as an antiknock agent, adhesives and sealant chemicals, fillers, intermediates and process regulators.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Glycerol triacetate is used as a food additive and as a solvent in flavorings. It acts as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant and a plasticizer. It is also used as a fuel additive, as an antiknock agent, adhesives and sealant chemicals, fillers, intermediates and process regulators.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water, carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide. Miscible with acetone, ethanol, benzene and chloroform.
Notes
Heat sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
2°C to 4°C
Density
1.155
Boiling Point
257°C to 259°C
Flash Point
149°C (300°F)
Odor
Petroleum-like
Assay Percent Range
99%
Quantity
2500 g
Solubility Information
Slightly miscible with water,carbon tetrachloride and carbondisulfide. Miscible with acetone,ethanol,benzene and chloroform.
Formula Weight
218.21
Percent Purity
99%
EINECSNumber
203-051-9
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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