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Glycerol monoacetate
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Glycerol monoacetate is a water-soluble ester used as a humectant, emulsifier, and stabilizer in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. It also serves as a solvent for basic dyes and a carrier solvent for food additives, and is used in leather tanning and in smokeless powder and dynamite manufacture. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid. CAS: 26446-35-5, Molecular Formula: C5H10O4, Molecular Weight: 134.13 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Warning. Molekula supplies Glycerol monoacetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £38.90 per pack ex VAT · £46.68 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless transparent liquid |
| Heavy metals | ≤0.0005% |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0003% |
| Monoacetin Content | ≥15% |
| Diacetin Content | ≥50% |
| Triacetin Content | ≥25% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 145 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid; commercial product is pale yellow |
| Odour | Characteristic odor |
| Boiling Point | 129-131 °C at 3 mmHg |
| Vapour Pressure | 3 mmHg at 130 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 33510 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 72202573 |
| CAS Number | 26446-35-5 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,3-dihydroxypropyl acetate |
| EC Number | 203-415-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 134.13 |
| Exact Mass | 134.0579 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)OCC(CO)O |
| InChIKey | KMZHZAAOEWVPSE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C5H10O4/c1-4(7)9-3-5(8)2-6/h5-6,8H,2-3H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 33510 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29153990 |
| Tariff Code | 2915390090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1-Monoacetin
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol, 1-acetate
- 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl acetate
- Acetin
- Acetoglyceride
- EASTMAN 9-45
- Glycerol acetate
- Glyceryl acetate
- Glyceryl monoacetate
- Monoacetin
Frequently asked questions
What is glycerol monoacetate used for?
It is commonly used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glycerol monoacetate?
The formula is C5H10O4 with a molecular weight of 134.13 g/mol.
How should glycerol monoacetate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
What grade of glycerol monoacetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies food-grade glycerol monoacetate suitable for use in regulated applications.
Can Molekula supply glycerol monoacetate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply glycerol monoacetate in bulk quantities upon request.
What documentation comes with a purchase of glycerol monoacetate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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