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8.18709

Glycerol

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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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InChI

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

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

synthesis grade

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

Quality Level

200

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

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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 %

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
8.18709.902504022536670478
8.18709.500004022536765228
8.18709.100004022536443324

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