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356352-M

Glycerol

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Molecular Biology Grade

Synonym(s):

Glycerol, 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.79
UNSPSC Code:
50161901
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
grade:
Molecular Biology
assay:
≥99% (titration)
technique(s):
electrophoresis: suitable
bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Product Name

Glycerol, Molecular Biology Grade

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

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

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

Molecular Biology

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

Merck USA index - 14, 4485

assay

≥99% (titration)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤0.0005%

absorption

≤0.02 at 280 nm in H2O at 0.5 M
≤0.07 at 260 nm in H2O at 0.5 M

foreign activity

DNases, proteases, RNases, none detected

greener alternative category

Aligned

storage temp.

10-30°C

Quality Level

100

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Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

General description

Obtained from oils and fats as a biproduct in the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids (absorbance: ≤0.07 at 260 nm; ≤0.02 at 280 nm).
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

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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