Glycerol PurBio for Molecular Biology
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Synonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
Linear Formula:
C3H8O3
Molecular Weight: 92.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Properties
| Vapour pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Water Solubility | >500 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Autoignition temp. | 698 °F |
| Explosion limit | ?2.7-19.0 % |
| Assay Purity | >=98 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.474 |
| B pt. | 182 °C |
| M pt. | 20 °C |
| Density | 1.25 g/mL |
| Form | Liquid |
Safety Information
| GHS Pictogram | |
| HS Code | 29054500 |
| Flash point | 320 °F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| UN Number | 2689 |
Description
Application
Glycerol is widely used in pharmaceuticals cosmetics food products and industrial processes as a humectant solvent and sweetening agent.
Purpose
The main purpose of glycerol is to retain moisture improve texture and stability and serve as a safe carrier substance in various formulations.
General Description
Glycerol is a colorless odorless sweet-tasting viscous liquid alcohol with the chemical formula C3H8O3 .
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