Triacetin (Glyceryl Triacetate)

Glyceryl triacetate, also known as triacetin, is a trimester of glycerol and acetic acid. It is an artificial chemical compound used in the varied application including pharmaceutical products, humectant, and plasticizer and as a solvent. Glyceryl triacetate is the clear and oily liquid used as food additive in commercial products such as baked goods, beverages, and confectionaries.