acetin
acetin [ORG CHEM]C3H5(OH)2OOCCH3 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. Also spelled acetine.
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. Also spelled acetine.