W252506

Glycerol

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 56-81-5
• Molecular Weight: 92.09
• FEMA Number: 2525
• Beilstein: 635685
• EC Number: 200-289-5
• MDL number: MFCD00004722
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900988
• E Number: E 422
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: palm oil
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117
• vapor density: 3.1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99% (GC)
• form: viscous liquid
• autoignition temp.: 698 °F
• refractive index: n20/D 1.474 (lit.)
• pH: 5.5-8
• bp: 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 20 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.25 g/mL (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: faint
• SMILES string: OCC(O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
• InChI key: PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Glycerol is odourless, colorless, viscous in nature, and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications, and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature; also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment.

Safety Information

• 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