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Glycerol

Name: Glycerol
Brand: MM

anhydrous for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Propanetriol, Trihydroxylpropane, Protol, Glycerin, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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Linear Formula:

HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH

CAS Number:

56-81-5

Molecular Weight:

92.09

UNSPSC Code:

12352104

NACRES:

NA.22

EC Index Number:

200-289-5

MDL number:

MFCD00004722

Beilstein/REAXYS Number:

635685

Assay:

≥99% (calc. on anhydr. substance, GC)

Grade:

synthesis grade

Technique(s):

electrophoresis: suitable

Vapor pressure:

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

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Properties

grade

synthesis grade

Quality Segment

200

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99% (calc. on anhydr. substance, GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

potency

12600 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat), >18700 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

2.6-11.3 % (v/v)

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

pH

5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 199 °C

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

greener alternative category

Aligned

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

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

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

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.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, calc. on anhydr. substance): ≥ 99 %
Identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
Density (d 20/4): 1.259 - 1.263 g/cm³
Water: ≤ 0.5 %

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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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