(2-acetyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) acetate Property

Melting point:

40°C

Boiling point:

280°C (estimate)

Density 

1.1780

refractive index 

1.4350 (estimate)

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

13.97±0.10(Predicted)

color 

Colourless

Stability:

Hygroscopic, Temperature Sensitive

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

(2-acetyloxy-3-hydroxy-propyl) acetate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

1,2-Diacetin is a derivative of Triacetin (T720850) which is used as a food additive and flavorings. Triacetin can be used as an excipient in pharmaceutical products where it is used as a humectant, a plasticizer, and as a solvent. Triacetin can also be used as a fuel additive as an antiknock agent.

Definition

ChEBI: Glycerol 1,2-diacetate is a 1,2-diglyceride.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by subcutaneous and intravenous routes. Mdly toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.