Glycerol, Molecular Biology Grade

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
15473719	1 L	1 L
15463719	500 mL	500mL

Product Code. 15473719

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar J61059.K2

Description

Useful as a cryoprotectant. Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. | CAS: 56-81-5 | C3H8O3 | 92.09 g/mol

Useful as a cryoprotectant.Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. Further, it is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent and sweetening agent.

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-81-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.09
• MDL Number: MFCD00004722
• InChI Key: PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn
• PubChem CID: 753
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17754
• IUPAC Name: propane-1,2,3-triol
• SMILES: OCC(O)CO

• Melting Point: 18°C
• Density: 1.26
• Boiling Point: 182°C (20 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Quantity: 1 L
• Beilstein: 635685
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Specific Gravity: 1.26
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 92.09
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only