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1. Basic Info
Name: Triacetin
Alias: Glyceryl triacetate, Glycerin triacetate
CAS No.: 102-76-1
Molecular Formula: C9H14O6
Molecular Weight: 218.20
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent oily liquid
- Odor: Faint mild fatty ester odor, slight sweet taste
- Solubility: Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform, vegetable oils; slightly soluble in cold water, soluble in hot water
- Density (20℃): 1.156–1.164 g/cm3
- Boiling Point: 258–260 ℃
- Melting Point: -78 ℃
- Refractive Index nD2?: 1.429–1.433
- Closed-cup Flash Point: 143 ℃
- Viscosity: Low viscosity, good fluidity at normal temperature
- Hygroscopy: Slightly hygroscopic, slow water absorption in high humidity
Chemical Properties
- Structure: Triester formed by glycerol and three molecules of acetic acid
- Hydrolysis characteristic: Slow hydrolysis under normal temperature aqueous system; accelerated hydrolysis under acid/alkali heating to generate glycerol and acetic acid
- Transesterification reaction: Under acid catalysis, exchange ester groups with other alcohols
- Thermal stability: Stable below 220℃; long-term heating above boiling point produces volatile acetic acid and partial glyceride impurities
- Acid-base compatibility: Stable in neutral and weak acid environment; strong alkali heating causes complete saponification
- Oxidation resistance: Not easy to oxidize under airtight normal temperature; no peroxide generated
- Plasticizing property: Excellent plasticizer, compatible with cellulose, resin, rubber
- Compatibility: Compatible with most resins, spices, pharmaceutical excipients; incompatible with concentrated strong alkali, strong oxidants
3. Main Application Fields
1. Cigarette Filter Plasticizer (Core Application)
Main plasticizer for cellulose acetate cigarette filter rods, softens cellulose acetate fiber, improves filter toughness, uniform forming and smoking taste, the largest consumption field.
2. Pharmaceutical Excipient
- Capsule plasticizer for hard/soft gelatin capsules, reduce capsule brittleness, improve flexibility
- Solubilizer and solvent for oral liquid, topical ointment, sustained-release matrix auxiliary material
- Carrier for drug sustained-release microcapsules
3. Food Industry Additive
- Food flavor carrier, solvent for essence and spice
- Food-grade plasticizer for chewing gum base, candy coating, improves texture flexibility
- Antifungal auxiliary for food preservation
4. Cosmetic & Daily Chemical Raw Material
Solvent and emollient in essence, cream, hair care products; dissolves oil-soluble flavors and active ingredients, mild skin-friendly.
5. Industrial Coating & Printing Auxiliary
High-boiling slow-evaporation solvent and plasticizer for water-based ink, cellulosic coatings, nitrocellulose paint; improve film flexibility and gloss.
6. Organic Synthesis Solvent
Polar inert solvent for esterification, polycondensation reactions, high solubility for cellulose derivatives.
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 102-76-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H14O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 218.20 |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent oily liquid |
| GC Purity | Filter Grade ≥99.0%; Food/Pharma Grade ≥99.5% |
| Density (20℃) | 1.156–1.164 g/cm3 |
| Refractive Index nD2? | 1.429–1.433 |
| Moisture Content (KF) | ≤0.10% |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | ≤0.01% |
| Chroma (Pt-Co) | ≤15 |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | Food/Pharma Grade ≤10 ppm |
| Bulk Package | 200L galvanized iron drum / 1000L IBC tank |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dry warehouse ≤25℃; isolate alkaline substances, oxidants and direct sunlight |
| Transportation Rule | General ester liquid, sealed anti-leak packaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under intact sealed packaging |
