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Glycerol is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products. It meets Ph Eur, USP, and FCC specifications. CAS: 56-81-5, Molecular formula: C3H8O3, Molecular weight: 92.09 g/mol, Storage: Ambient. Molekula supplies Glycerol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90036015
- CAS Number
- 56-81-5
- IUPAC Name
- propane-1,2,3-triol
- EC Number
- 200-289-5
- Molecular Formula
- C3H8O3
- Molecular Weight
- 92.09 g/mol
- Exact Mass
- 92.0473
- SMILES
- C(C(CO)O)O
- InChIKey
- PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
- PubChem CID
- 753
Synonyms
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol
- 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane
- glycerin
- Glycerine
- Glyceritol
- glycerol
- Glycyl alcohol
- Glyrol
- Osmoglyn
- Trihydroxypropane
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- Syrupy, rhombic plates
- Odour
- Mild odor
- Melting Point
- 18.1 °C
- Boiling Point
- 290 °C
- Density
- 1.26 (relative, water = 1)
- Water Solubility
- 5296 g/L at 25 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.01 Pa at 25 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.4746
- pKa
- pKa = 14.4
- log P (octanol/water)
- -1.76
Source: PubChem CID 753 (HSDB, ICSC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is glycerol used for?
Glycerol is used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food products, and as a humectant or solvent in various formulations.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glycerol?
The formula is C3H8O3 and the molecular weight is 92.09 g/mol.
How should glycerol be stored?
Glycerol should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and contamination.
What grades of glycerol does Molekula offer?
Molekula supplies glycerol meeting Ph Eur, USP, and FCC specifications.
Can Molekula supply glycerol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply glycerol in bulk quantities; please contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a glycerol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), with additional documentation available upon request.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.