Glycerol triacetate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

CAS No 102-76-1; Triacetin

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Glycerol triacetate is an ester of glycerol and acetic acid. The colourless liquid is only slightly soluble in water.

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Food additive (E 1518)

Carrier material

Glycerol triacetate is only authorised for:

chewing gum (qs)
Flavourings (max. 3 g/kg)

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer