Glycerol, ultrapure, Spectrophotometric Grade

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11378387	1 L	1 L
11368387	100 mL	100mL
11348387	4 x 1 L	4 L
11358387	4 L	4 L

Product Code. 11378387

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 032450.K2

Description

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

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.

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 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Ignition Point: 400°C (752°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Quantity: 1 L
• Beilstein: 635685
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 92.09
• Vapor Pressure: <0.1 hPa (0mm Hg) at 20°C
• Grade: Spectrophotometric
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only