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− | A hygroscopic liquid composed of a mixture of isomers of glycerol diacetate. Diacetin has been used as a plasticizer in [ | + | A hygroscopic liquid composed of a mixture of isomers of glycerol diacetate. Diacetin has been used as a plasticizer in [[glyptal]] resins and [[shellac]]. |
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Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/80494.htm MSDS] | Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/80494.htm MSDS] | ||
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− | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3005; bp = 259 C | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3005; bp = 259 C |
Revision as of 20:39, 30 April 2016
Description
A hygroscopic liquid composed of a mixture of isomers of glycerol diacetate. Diacetin has been used as a plasticizer in Glyptal resins and Shellac.
Synonyms and Related Terms
glyceryl diacetate; glycerol diacetate; glycerine diacetate; 1,2,3-propanetriol diacetate
Other Properties
Miscible with water, benzene and ethanol.
Composition | C7H12O5 |
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CAS | 25395-31-7 |
Melting Point | -30 |
Density | 1.184 |
Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 176.17 |
Refractive Index | 1.44 |
Boiling Point | 259 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Hygroscopic. Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 3005; bp = 259 C
- MSDS Sheet Comment: Fisher Scientific: bp = 280 C