V900122

Glycerol

Vetec^™, reagent grade, 99%

• Synonym(s): 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 56-81-5
• Molecular Weight: 92.09
• Beilstein: 635685
• EC Number: 200-289-5
• MDL number: MFCD00004722
• UNSPSC Code: 50161901
• PubChem Substance ID: 329829558
• Grade: reagent grade
• Assay: 99%
• Technique(s): electrophoresis: suitable
• Bp: 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• Vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Properties

• grade: reagent grade
• vapor density: 3.1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• product line: Vetec^™
• Assay: 99%
• form: viscous liquid
• autoignition temp.: 698 °F
• expl. lim.: 2.6-11.3 % (lit.)
• greener alternative product characteristics: Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries; Design for Degradation; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• technique(s): electrophoresis: suitable
• impurities: ≤1.0% water; water
• refractive index: n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
• pH: 5 (20 °C, 100 g/L)
• bp: 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 20 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.25 g/mL (lit.)
• greener alternative category: Aligned
• SMILES string: OCC(O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
• InChI key: PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Glycerol, with its high boiling point, low flammability, and polarity, is a standout choice. As a non-toxic and biodegradable compound, it aligns perfectly with the principles of ′Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries′ and ′Design for Degradation′. Click here for more information.

Legal Information

Vetec is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 320.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 160 °C - closed cup