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Glycerol, Molecular Biology Grade
Useful as a cryoprotectant. Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. | CAS: 56-81-5 | C3H8O3 | 92.09 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals J61059K2
Description
Useful as a cryoprotectant.Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. Further, it is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent and sweetening agent.
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.
Specifications
Glycerol | |
18°C | |
182°C (20 mmHg) | |
Plastic bottle | |
1.474 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
635685 | |
1.26 | |
Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform. | |
OCC(O)CO | |
92.09 | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
Molecular Biology |
56-81-5 | |
1.26 | |
160°C (320°F) | |
C3H8O3 | |
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH | |
1 L | |
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 | |
Liquid |
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 |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 200-289-5
RTECSNumber : MA8050000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only