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G9012

Glycerol

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≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

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:
50161901
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
24895360
EC Number:
200-289-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722

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InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

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

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

biological source

synthetic (organic)

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

form

viscous liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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technique(s)

immunofluorescence: suitable

impurities

≤0.20% Water (Karl Fischer)

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: 1 mL/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

cation traces

heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm

λ

1 cm path

UV absorption

λ: 205 nm Amax: 1.0, λ: 225 nm Amax: 0.40, λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.10, λ: 320 nm Amax: 0.04, λ: 340 nm Amax: 0.01, λ: 400 nm Amax: 0.01

suitability

suitable for component for culture media

application(s)

lipidomics
liquid formulation
sample preservation

greener alternative category

Aligned

storage temp.

room temp

Quality Level

200

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General description

Glycerol is odourless, colorless, viscous in nature, and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications, and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature; also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment.
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.

Application

Glycerol has been used as a component of mounting medium for immunofluorescence. It has also been used as additives in poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) based inks.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glycerol is hygroscopic in nature and is soluble in water owing to its three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. It can form both inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, making it a very flexible molecule. The physiologic effect of glycerine is due to cell-mediated immunity, increased IgG production and increased histamine release.

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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

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water soluble liquid

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G9012-2L: + G9012-100ML-C: + G9012-100ML: + G9012-1L: + G9012-1L-C: + G9012-BULK: + G9012-1GA-C: + G9012-1GA: + G9012-VAR: + G9012-500ML:

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0000450178
0000450178
0000468474

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