Triacetin (C9H14O6), also known as glyceryl triacetate, and has been used as a humectant, plasticizer, and solvent. It is a liquid, and has been approved by the as a food additive. Triacetin is a water-soluble short-chain triglyceride that may also have a role as a parenteral nutrient according to animal studies. It is also used in the perfume and cosmetic industries.
| Appearance | Clear transparent oily liquid |
| Color(Pt-Co) | =< 30# |
| Content,% | >= 99.0 |
| Water content(wt),% | =< 0.15 |
| Acidity(base on HAc),% | =< 0.02 |
| Relative density(25/25ยบ C) | 1.156~ 1.164 |
| Arsenic(As) | =< 3 |
| Heavy metal(base on Pb) | =< 10 |