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triacetin

Term ID
CHEBI:9661
Synonyms
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol triacetate
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriyl triacetate
  • 1,2,3-triacetoxypropane
  • 1,2,3-triacetylglycerol
  • 2-(Acetyloxy)-1-[(acetyloxy)methyl]ethyl acetate
  • E 1518
  • E-1518
  • E1518
  • Enzactin
  • glycerin triacetate
  • Glycerol triacetate
  • Glyceryl triacetate
  • propane-1,2,3-triyl triacetate
  • triacetin
  • triacetina
  • triacetine
  • triacetinum
  • Triacetyl glycerin
  • Triacetyl glycerine
  • Triacetylglycerol
Definition
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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from triacetin
Phenotype where environments contain triacetin
Phenotype modified by environments containing triacetin
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