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Glycerol triacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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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 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 257°C to 259°C |
| Flash Point | 149°C (300°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 500 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% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Glycerol triacetate |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 203-051-9 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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