Glycerol, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Glycerol is widely used in cosmetics, especially for production of soaps and lotions, solvents and emulsifiers. It may also be found in inks, adhesives and pharmaceuticals. It plays an important role in the manufacture of plastics and resins. Glycerol bonded with silica gel plays an important role for effective removal of traces of Co(II) from aqueous solutions. Also useful for optical clearing of gastric tissue.

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 mm)
• Flash Point: 160°C (320°F)
• Ignition Point: 400°C (752°F)
• Assay Percent Range: >99.5%
• Refractive Index: 1.474
• Quantity: 4 L
• Beilstein: 635685
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Miscible in water,methanol,ethanol and 2-propanol. Immiscible in ether,benzene and chloroform.
• Vapor Pressure: <0.1 hPa (0mm Hg) at 20°C
• Formula Weight: 92.09
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
EINECSNumber	200-289-5
RTECSNumber	MA8050000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only