Glycerol, ultrapure, Spectrophotometric Grade

CAS: 56-81-5 | C3H8O3 | 92.09 g/mol

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 032450.AE

Product Code. 11368387

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. It is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-81-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.09
• InChI Key: PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 753
• IUPAC Name: propane-1,2,3-triol

• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00004722
• Synonym: glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17754
• SMILES: OCC(O)CO

Specifications

• CAS: 56-81-5
• Color: Colorless
• Boiling Point: 182°C (20 mm)
• Ignition Point: 400°C (752°F)
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00004722
• Beilstein: 635685
• Synonym: glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn
• InChI Key: PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: propane-1,2,3-triol
• PubChem CID: 753
• Formula Weight: 92.09
• Grade: Spectrophotometric
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol

• Melting Point: 18°C
• Density: 1.26
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• SMILES: OCC(O)CO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 92.09
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17754
• Vapor Pressure: <0.1 hPa (0mm Hg) at 20°C
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid