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8.18709

Sigma-Aldrich

Glycerol

anhydrous for synthesis

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Propanetriol, Trihydroxylpropane, Protol, Glycerin, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.09
Beilstein:
635685
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
200-289-5
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99% (calc. on anhydr. substance, GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

potency

12600 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>18700 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

2.6-11.3 % (v/v)

technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

pH

5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 199 °C

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

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

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Analysis Note

Assay (GC, calc. on anhydr. substance): ≥ 99 %
Identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
Density (d 20/4): 1.259 - 1.263 g/cm³
Water: ≤ 0.5 %

Storage Class Code

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


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