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191612

Sigma-Aldrich

Glycerol

spectrophotometric grade, ≥99.5%

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
56-81-5
Molecular Weight:
92.09
Beilstein:
635685
EC Number:
200-289-5
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
UNSPSC Code:
50161901
PubChem Substance ID:
57647783

grade

spectrophotometric grade

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

<0.100% water

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 205 nm Amax: 1.00
λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.30
λ: 225 nm Amax: 0.10
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 320 nm Amax: 0.02
λ: 340-400 nm Amax: 0.01

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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Other Notes

A -D suffix exists for administrative purposes only.
All -D packages are 100% the same product, same quality, same specification as the package sizes previously sold without a -D.

replaced by

Product No.
Description
Pricing

G9012

Glycerol, ≥99.5%

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water soluble liquid

JAN Code

191612-1L:
191612-1L-D:
191612-4X2L-D:
191612-4X2L:
191612-6X1L:
191612-500ML:
191612-2L-D:
191612-BULK:
191612-2L:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

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SHBC5256V
SHBB8978V
06198LJV
15896KMV
71596APV

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