Glycerol, ultrapure, HPLC Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Glycerol is used as emulsifier, thickening agent in cosmetics and foods, plasticizer in packaging, paints and paper industry, preservative in food and beverages. It is used in pharmaceutical preparations to improve smoothness and providing lubrication. It is also used in epichlorohydrin and mono propylene glycol production.

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
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.26 g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 182°C (20 mm)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Beilstein: 635685
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.09
• Grade: HPLC
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol, HPLC Grade

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