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diacetin
C3H5(OH)(CH3COO)2 A colorless, hygroscopic liquid that is soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and benzene; boiling point 259_C; used as a plasticizer and softening agent and as a solvent. Also known as glyceryl diacetate.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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