Triformin

Triformin (glycerin triformate) is the triester of glycerol and formic acid.

This article is about the chemical compound. For the Triformin brand of diabetes medication, see Metformin § Combination with other drugs.
Triformin
Names
IUPAC name
2,3-Diformyloxypropyl formate
Other names
  • Propane-1,2,3-triol triformate
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol, 1,2,3-triformate
  • Glycerol triformate
  • Glycerin triformate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
1769884
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.109.163
UNII
Properties
C6H8O6
Molar mass 176.124 g·mol−1
Density 1.32 g/cm3
Melting point 18 °C (64 °F; 291 K)[1]
Boiling point 266 °C (511 °F; 539 K)[1]
1.4412
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

References
  1. J. Buckingham (ed.). Dictionary of Organic Compounds. 12. p. 3362.


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