Triacetin (glyceryl triacetate)

Product Name : Triacetin (glyceryl triacetate)

CAS : 102-76-1

Molecular Formula : C₉H₁₄O₆

Molecular Weight : 218.21

Product Description :
It is an artificial chemical compound, commonly used as a food additive, for instance as a solvent in flavourings, and for its humectant function, with E number E1518 and Australian approval code A1518. Triacetin is also a component of casting liquor with TG and as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant, a plasticizer, and as a solvent. Triacetin can also be used as a fuel additive as an antiknock agent which can reduce engine knocking in gasoline, and to improve cold and viscosity properties of biodiesel.