Glycerol formal, 99+%, mixture of isomers, stabilized

Description

CAS: 4740-78-7 | C₄H₈O₃ | 104.11 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol formal
• Name Note: 99+%
• CAS: 4740-78-7, 5464-28-8
• Density: 1.2100g/mL
• pH: 4.0 to 6.5 (10% soln.)
• Boiling Point: 193.0°C to 195.0°C
• Flash Point: 97°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. Sum of alpha-and beta-isomers (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Refractive Index: 1.4500 to 1.4520
• MDL Number: MFCD00003218
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Merck Index: 14, 4485
• Specific Gravity: 1.21
• Solubility Information: (50% in water) Clear
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.11
• Viscosity: 16 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 104.11
• Percent Purity: 99+%
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Glycerol formal, mixture of approx. 55% 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane and approx. 45% 4-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only