triacetin

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triacetin [trī′as·əd·ən]

(organic chemistry)

C₃H₅(CO₂CH₃)₃A colorless, combustible oil with a bitter taste and a fatty aroma; found in cod liver and butter; soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water; boils at 259°C; used in plasticizers, perfumery, cosmetics, and external medicine and as a solvent and food additive.

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In addition to sorbates, other food ingredients from Eastman include Tenox food-grade antioxidants; a citrus oil emulsion stabilizer, SAIB-SG, used widely in the beverage industry; and a wide range of food-grade chemicals such as acetic acid and triacetin.

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