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4750-OP

Glycerol

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Omnipur®

Synonym(s):

Glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
56-81-5
Molecular Weight:
92.09
NACRES:
NA.28
UNSPSC Code:
50161901
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
Assay:
≥99%
Technique(s):
electrophoresis: suitable
Bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

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Product Name

Glycerol, Omnipur®

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99%

form

viscous liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

pH

~5 (20 °C, 100 g/L)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

greener alternative category

Aligned

shipped in

ambient

Quality Level

100

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Toxicity: Irritant (B)

General description

Molecular Biology Grade.

A260 (0.05 M, water): ≤0.07 AU
A280 (0.05 M, water): ≤0.02 AU
Assay: ≥99%
Density at 25°C: 1.260-1.263 g/ml
DNAse: none detected
Identification: To pass test
Phosphatase: none detected
Protease: none detected
RNAse: none detected





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We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Glycerol, with its high boiling point, low flammability, and polarity, is a standout choice. As a non-toxic and biodegradable compound, it aligns perfectly with the principles of ′Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries′ and ′Design for Degradation′. Click here for more information.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
OMNIPUR is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

390.2 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

flash_point_c

199 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
4760-4LCN04055977242126
4750CN04055977242119
4760CN04055977242126
4750-1LCN04055977242119

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