Glycerol

Catalog	ACM56815
CAS	56-81-5
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Description	Glycerol (also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
Synonyms	Glycerin(mist)
IUPAC Name	Propane-1,2,3-triol
Molecular Weight	92.09
Molecular Formula	C3H8O3
Canonical SMILES	C(C(CO)O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChI Key	PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	290 °C
Melting Point	20 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	320 °F
Purity	99%+
Density	1.25 g/mL(lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in fixed, volatile oils
Appearance	Liquid
Storage	5-30 °C
EC Number	200-289-5
Hazard Codes	F
HS Code	2905450000
LogP	-1.66810
MDL Number	MFCD00004722
PSA	6.69
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.474(lit.)
RIDADR	UN 1282 3/PG 2
Risk Statements	R36; R20/21/22; R11
RTECS	MA8050000
Safety Statements	S24/25-S39-S26
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids, strong bases. Combustible.
Storage Conditions	5-30 °C
Vapor Density	3.1
Vapor Pressure	<1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
WGK Germany	1

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