Glycerol triacetate a triglyceride obtained by acetylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol.It derives from an acetic acid.It has fungistatic properties
The triglyceride 1,2,3-triacetoxypropane is more generally known as triacetin, glycerin triacetate or 1,2,3-triacetylglycerol. It is the triester of glycerol and acetylating agents, such as acetic acid and acetic anhydride.It is a colorless, viscous and odorless liquid at standard temperature and pressure (STP) with a high boiling point and a low melting point.