Triacetin
Created:
3/18/16
Submitted:
10/6/26
Published:
10/6/26
5541-bas-color-print_cautionAtoms shown as ball-and-stick (geometry appears faceted on screen; apply smooth normals in Blender or similar to improve visualization; generally smooth when 3D printed) with standard colors. 3D printable, with caution, using certain 3D printers.
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Triacetin is a triglyceride obtained by acetylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol. It has fungistatic properties (based on release of acetic acid) and has been used in the topical treatment of minor dermatophyte infections. It has a role as a solvent, an adjuvant, a fuel additive, a food emulsifier, a plant metabolite, a food humectant, a food additive carrier and an antifungal drug. It is functionally related to an acetic acid.
