G7893

Glycerol

ACS reagent, ≥99.5%

• 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: 12191502
• PubChem Substance ID: 329799969
• NACRES: NA.05
• Grade: ACS reagent
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• Technique(s): electrophoresis: suitable
• Bp: 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• Vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Properties

• grade: ACS reagent
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor density: 3.1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.5%
• form: viscous liquid
• autoignition temp.: 698 °F
• expl. lim.: 2.6-11.3 %
• 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: Acrolein and glucose, passes test; Fatty acid esters, passes test; H₂SO₄, passes test (darkened); Neutrality, passes test; ≤0.003% Chlorinated compounds (as Cl); ≤0.500% Water (H₂O)
• ign. residue: ≤0.0050%
• color: APHA: ≤10
• refractive index: n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
• pH: 5.5-8
• bp: 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 20 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.25 g/mL (lit.)
• anion traces: sulfate (SO₄^2-): passes test
• cation traces: heavy metals (as Pb): ≤2 ppm
• 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

Glycerol, also known as Glycerin, is a sugar alcohol. It is a viscous liquid that is odorless, colorless, and hygroscopic in nature. It is highly soluble in water and can also react with aldehydes, ketones, acetic acid, methyl, and ethyl acetates forming acetals, cetals, and glycerine acetates. It finds numerous applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.[1]

Our premium ACS solvents are ideal for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning. They meet or exceed the rigorous standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ensuring high-quality results for your research needs.

Premium ACS Solvents: Our solvents meet or exceed the stringent standards set by the American Chemical Society, ensuring high quality and reliability for your laboratory applications.

Replicable and Publishable Results: Designed for consistency, our solvents deliver results that can be reliably reproduced, making them ideal for research that requires publication.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning, our solvents cater to a wide range of research needs in the laboratory.

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.

Application

Glycerol is used as a starting material or reactant in chemical synthesis.

Other Notes

Go to our BioRenewable Alternative Glycerol − 911038

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 390.2 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 199 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup