High Quality Industrial Grade Glycerol Triacetin/Triacetin 99.5% CAS 102-76-1

Triacetin is a colorless and transparent liquid formed by the esterification of glycerol with acetic acid, commonly used as a plasticizer, solvent, and food additive, etc.

(1) Industrial field: It is commonly used as a plasticizer for cellulose resins, vinyl resins, etc., which can improve the flexibility and processing performance of materials; it can also be used as a solvent in inks, coatings and other products.

(2) Food industry: As a food additive (code E1518), it can be used as a solvent for spices and pigments, and can also play a role in enhancing flavor and preserving freshness. It is commonly found in pastries, candies and other foods.

(3) Pharmaceutical field: In pharmaceutical preparations, it can be used as a solvent, plasticizer or carrier in the preparation of ointments, suppositories and other dosage forms.

(4) Other aspects: It can also be used as a plasticizer for cigarette filters, and as an ingredient in cosmetics, detergents and other products.

(1) Plasticizing effect: It can enhance the flexibility, plasticity and processing performance of polymer materials (such as resins, plastics, etc.), making them easier to shape and use. For example, it plays this role in cellulose resins and cigarette filters.

(2) Solvent effect: It has good dissolving ability for various substances (such as spices, pigments, pharmaceutical ingredients, etc.) and can act as a carrier to help these substances disperse evenly. It is commonly used in food flavors, pharmaceutical preparations, inks and coatings.

(3) Stabilizing and preserving effect: In food, it can help maintain the stability of spices and pigments, delay food spoilage, and achieve a certain preservation effect.

(4) Auxiliary forming effect: In pharmaceutical preparations such as ointments and suppositories, it can assist in the forming of pharmaceutical ingredients, ensuring the shape and usability of the preparations.