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Glycerol, ultrapure, Spectrophotometric Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11368387
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Description

Glycerol is used as emulsifier, thickening agent in cosmetics and foods, plasticizer in packaging, paints and paper industry, preservative in food and beverages. It is used in pharmaceutical preparations to improve smoothness and providing lubrication. It is also used in epichlorohydrin and mono propylene glycol production. It is used in spectrophotometry and environmental testing.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-81-5
Molecular Formula C3H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 92.09
MDL Number MFCD00004722
InChI Key PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn
PubChem CID 753
ChEBI CHEBI:17754
IUPAC Name propane-1,2,3-triol
SMILES OCC(O)CO

Specifications

Melting Point 18°C
Color Colorless
Density 1.26
Boiling Point 182°C (20 mm)
Flash Point 160°C (320°F)
Ignition Point 400°C (752°F)
Odor Odorless
Refractive Index 1.474
Quantity 100 mL
Beilstein 635685
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 92.09
Vapor Pressure <0.1 hPa (0mm Hg) at 20°C
Grade Spectrophotometric
Physical Form Viscous Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Glycerol
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