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Glycerol, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11433297
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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.
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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
Density 1.26
Boiling Point 182°C (20 mmHg)
Flash Point 160°C (320°F)
Linear Formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Refractive Index 1.474
Quantity 500 mL
Beilstein 635685
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,4484
Solubility Information Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform.
Formula Weight 92.09
Percent Purity ≥99%
Chemical Name or Material Glycerol
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  • Glycerol
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Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Hazard Statement
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

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