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acetin

/as-i-tin/US // ˈæs ɪ tɪn //

缩氨酸,丙酮,缩宫素,醋酸盐

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : a colorless, thick, hygroscopic liquid, C5H10O4: used chiefly in the manufacture of explosives.

Examples

  • Determine the acetin value of the residue at in terms of glycerol.

  • The glycerine may also be determined by the acetin or bichromate methods after driving off the alcohol and ether if so desired.

  • This residue is taken for the determination of the non-volatile acetylizable impurities (see acetin method).

  • Determine the apparent percentage of glycerol in the sample by the acetin process as described.

  • An approximation to the quantity can be obtained from the spread between the acetin and bichromate results on such distillates.