Preferred name | triacetin |
Trivial Name | Triacetin |
Short Description | 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate |
Formula | C9 H14 O6 |
CAS Number | 102-76-1 |
FEMA Number | 2007 |
ECHA Number | 203-051-9 |
FDA UNII | XHX3C3X673 |
Nikkaji Number | J5.010E |
Beilstein Number | 1792353 |
MDL | MFCD00008716 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 920 triacetin |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 102-76-1 ; TRIACETIN (GLYCEROL TRIACETATE) |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 102-76-1 |
Pubchem (cid): | 5541 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971620 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | D00384 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB29592 |
FooDB: | FDB000751 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.39.9000 |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •grades: technical; cp; nd; fcc •food-grade triacetin must be at least 98.5% c9h14o6, and it must not contain >5 mgkg heavy metals (as pb) or>0.2% water. •usp-grade triacetin must contain not less than 97.0% and not greater than 100.5% c9h14o6, calculated on the anhydrous basis •trade names: enzaactin; estoll 1581; fungacetin; glyped; kessocoflex tra; kadoflex triacetin; only-clear nail; priacetin 1581; ujostabil; and vanay. •enzactin (ayerst). topical: aerosol 15% in 3 oz containers; cream 250 mgg in 1 oz containers; powder 33.3% in 1 12 oz containers. •fungoid tincture (pedinol): solution: triacetin, cetylpyridinium chloride, chloroxylenol, benzyl alcohol, acetone, benzalkonium chloride (in 30 ml and pint). fungoid (pedinol) solution: triacetin, peg-8, cetylpyridinium chloride, chloroxylenol and benzalkonium chloride (in 15 ml). fungoid cream (pedinol) cream: triacetin, cetylpyridinium chloride, chloroxylenol, mineral oil, lanolin, propylene glycol, parabens in a vanishing cream base (in 30 g). |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 218.2057800293 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 9.644 to 9.686 |
Refractive Index | 1.429 to 1.432 @ 20 °C |
Melting Point | 3 to 4°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 258 to 260°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 130 to 131°C @ 7 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 0.014 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.52 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 137.78 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 0.25 |
Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 2.152e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
water, 5.80E+04 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
clean, tropical, fruity, creamy, acidic | |
Odor strength | low |
Substantivity | 204 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | At 100.00 %. mild clean tropical fruity |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | Clean, creamy and slightly acidic |
Flavor Type: Creamy | |
oily, creamy, medicinal | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (1987) | Oily creamy medicinal |
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 20, No. 1, 31, (1995) | Creamy with an oily mouthfeel |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Other purposes | Coupler for oil and water emulsions, Film formers, Solvents |
Cosmetic purposes | Antimicrobial agents, Film formers, Fragrance, Plasticisers, Solvents |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
None - None found. | |
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H302 - Harmful if swallowed | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Human Experience: | |
100 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
intravenous-rabbit LD50 750 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 879, 1978. oral-mouse LD50 1100 mg/kg PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX) BEHAVIORAL: STIFFNESS Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 22, Pg. 368, 1963. intravenous-mouse LD50 1600 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. Vol. 40, Pg. 338, 1957. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 1400 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX) BEHAVIORAL: STIFFNESS PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE Federation Proceedings, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Vol. 22, Pg. 368, 1963. intravenous-dog LD50 1500 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 879, 1978. oral-frog LDLo 150 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 879, 1978. intramuscular-guinea pig LDLo 1740 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 76, Pg. 189, 1942. intraperitoneal-rat LD50 2100 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 16, Pg. 879, 1978. oral-rat LD50 3000 mg/kg AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 21, Pg. 28, 1960. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
subcutaneous-mouse LD50 2300 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Vol. 46, Pg. 26, 1941. subcutaneous-rat LD50 2800 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. Vol. 46, Pg. 26, 1941. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
flavoring agents and adjuvants, formulation aids, humectants, solvents and vehicles | |||
Recommendation for triacetin usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 1000.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 190.00000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | 4100.00000 | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | 60.00000 | 2000.00000 | |
fruit ices: | 60.00000 | 2000.00000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 560.00000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
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1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate |
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RTECS:102-76-1 |