Triacetin
ALDRICH/525073 - 99%
Synonym: 1,2,3-
CAS Number: 102-76-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H14O6
Molecular Weight: 218.20
EC Number: 203-051-9
MDL Number: MFCD00008716
Linear Formula: (CH3COOCH2)2CHOCOCH3
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.
| assay | 99% |
| autoignition temp. | 809 °F |
| bp | 258 °C (lit.) |
| density | 1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 1.05 %, 189 °F |
| 7.73 %, 215 °F | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C9H14O6/c1-6(10)13-4-9 |
| InChI key | URAYPUMNDPQOKB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 3 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)OCC(COC(C)=O)OC(C)= |
| vapor density | 7.52 (vs air) |
| Application: | Triacetin can be used as: • An additive in the preparation of flax fiber-polylactic acid (PLA) composites due to its compatibility with the polymer and ability to increase the elongation of the plastic. • A reactant in the transesterification reaction with methanol using various catalysts. |
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| Packaging: | 1, 4 L in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 20 L in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 280.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 138 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 258 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 3 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.16 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |