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Glycerol, 99+%

CAS: 56-81-5 | C3H8O3 | 92.09 g/mol

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals A16205AP

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Description

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.

Applications
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.

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.
Specifications

Specifications

Glycerol
18°C
182°C (20 mmHg)
C3H8O3
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
500 mL
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
56-81-5
1.26
160°C (320°F)
1.474
MFCD00004722
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%

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
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Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H319

GHS P Statement
P280-P264-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313

Warning

EINECSNumber : 200-289-5

RTECSNumber : MA8050000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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