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MONOACETATE GLYCERYLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
DEF

A thick, colorless, hygroscopic liquid with a boiling point of 158°C, made by heating glycerol and strong acetic acid, soluble in water and alcohol, used in tanning, as a dye solvent and food additive, and in explosives.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
DEF

Liquide épais incolore peu soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, utilisé, entre autres, comme solvant de matières colorantes et dans la fabrication de dynamite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
OBS

Líquido espeso incoloro e higroscópico. Soluble en agua y alcohol. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Insoluble en benceno. Moderadamente tóxico. Irritante.

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