Glycerol PurReagent, >99.0%

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C3H8O3
Molecular Weight:  92.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 56-81-5

Properties

Vapour pressure <1 mmHg ( 20°C)
Water Solubility 1.000 g/l at 25°C
Autoignition temp. 698°F
Explosion limit 2.6-11.3 %
Assay Purity >99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
B pt. 182°C/20 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. 20°C (lit.)
Density 1.25 g/mL
Form Liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
It is widely used in pharmaceuticals cosmetics food processing and chemical industries. Common uses include as a solvent humectant plasticizer and sweetening agent in products like syrups creams lotions and toothpaste.

Purpose
Used mainly as a humectant solvent sweetener and moisturizing agent to retain water and improve product stability.

General Description
A clear colorless odorless viscous liquid alcohol with sweet taste commonly obtained from plant oils or fats.