What is Triacetin？

Triacetin is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H14O6. It is a colorless and odorless oily liquid, miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform and benzene, and slightly soluble in water and carbon disulfide.

Properties:

Melting point :3℃

Boiling point: 258-259℃, 130.5℃ (0.39kPa)

Relative density: 1.1596 (20/4℃)

Refractive index :1.4301

Flash point :148.8℃

It is miscible with ethanol, ether, chloroform and benzene, and is slightly soluble in water and carbon disulfide. Its solubility in water is 5.9g/100ml at 25°C, and it tastes bitter.

Triacetin Application:

It has a wide range of uses in food, tobacco and industry.

1.As an emulsifier in food processing.

2.Used as a fixative, flavor enhancer, and solvent in condiment formulations.

3.Chewing gum softener.

4.Cigarette filter curing agent.

5.Plasticizer.

6.Used as curing agent in foundry industry.

7.Excellent solvent for organic resins, especially nitrocellulose.

8.Organic synthetic materials.

Triacetin packaging:

240kg/barrel, 1.15mt/IBC barrel, 20-25mt/tank truck.

Triacetin storage:

Keep container dry. Store in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing materials. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place. Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and strong oxidizers.

Triacetin is an important chemical raw material that is widely used in many fields, including daily chemical products, food additives, etc. Its physical and chemical properties are stable and safe, making it an ideal choice for a variety of industrial applications.

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