| Molecular Formula | C12H20O6 |
| Molar Mass | 260.28 |
| Density | 1.082 |
| Boling Point | 175-176 °C20 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Water Solubility | 0.23g/L(25 ºC) |
| Vapor Density | 8.95 (vs air) |
| Appearance | Form Liquid, color Clear colorless |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.434(lit.) |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemical properties colorless to light yellow liquid. It's odorless, it's bitter. Boiling point 175~176 ℃(2666Pa). Slightly soluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and oils. |
| Use | Use of edible spices. |
| Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | YK6000000 |
| HS Code | 29159000 |
| FEMA | 3286 | GLYCERYL TRIPROPANOATE |
| explosion limit value (explosive limit) | 0.8%, 186°F |
| JECFA Number | 921 |
| EPA chemical information | 1,2,3-Propanetriol, tripropanoate (139-45-7) |
content analysis
According to the ester determination method (OT-18-1), the sample amount is 1.5g, and the equivalent factor (e) is 93.38.
or as determined by non-polar column method by gas chromatography (GT-10-4).
Toxicity
GRAS(FEMA).
use limited
FEMA(mg/kg): beverages, sweets, 20; baked goods 50.
production method
It is made by esterification of glycerol and propionic acid.
| auto-ignition temperature | 790 °F |