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Glycerol, 99+%
CAS: 56-81-5 | C3H8O3 | 92.09 g/mol
258.12 DKK - 2406.94 DKK
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 56-81-5 |
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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 |
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11433297
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A16205.AP |
500 mL |
258.12 DKK
500mL |
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11443297
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A16205.0F |
2500 mL |
904.59 DKK
2500mL |
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11453297
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Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
A16205.0D |
10,000 mL |
2406.94 DKK
10000mL |
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Description
Glycerol is used as a solvent, sweetener, preservative, antifreezing agent, thickening agent in liqueurs and humectants in the food industry. It is also used in the preparation of pharmaceutical and personal care products, thereby improving the smoothness and provides lubrication. It is an active component in glycerin soap. It finds application in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, soaps, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and water-based personal lubricants. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of nitroglycerin, allyl iodidie, epichlorohydrin and glycerine acetate. In medical field, it is also used as a laxative and a temporary reduction in the internal pressure of the eye. In addition to this, it is involved to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
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.
ApplicationsGlycerol is used as a solvent, sweetener, preservative, antifreezing agent, thickening agent in liqueurs and humectants in the food industry. It is also used in the preparation of pharmaceutical and personal care products, thereby improving the smoothness and provides lubrication. It is an active component in glycerin soap. It finds application in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, soaps, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and water-based personal lubricants. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of nitroglycerin, allyl iodidie, epichlorohydrin and glycerine acetate. In medical field, it is also used as a laxative and a temporary reduction in the internal pressure of the eye. In addition to this, it is involved to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Solubility
Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids and strong bases.
Chemical Identifiers
56-81-5 | |
92.09 | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
753 | |
propane-1,2,3-triol |
C3H8O3 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
OCC(O)CO |
Specifications
56-81-5 | |
1.26 | |
160°C (320°F) | |
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH | |
MFCD00004722 | |
Hygroscopic | |
glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propane-1,2,3-triol | |
753 | |
92.09 | |
Glycerol |
18°C | |
182°C (20 mmHg) | |
C3H8O3 | |
1.474 | |
635685 | |
14,4484 | |
Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform. | |
OCC(O)CO | |
92.09 | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
≥99% |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H319
GHS P Statement
P280-P264-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313
Warning
missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 200-289-5
missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : MA8050000
missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
- Glycerol
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Hazard Statement
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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