Term Name: triacetin
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.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:9661]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: triglyceride
has_functional_parent: acetic acid
has_role: adjuvant antifungal drug food additive carrier food emulsifier food humectant fuel additive plant metabolite solvent