Molekula
Glycerol
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Glycerol is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid commonly used as a humectant, solvent, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. It is widely applied in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and industrial processes. Available in high purity with a molecular weight of 92.05 g/mol, CAS number 56-81-5, and stable at ambient storage conditions. Molekula supplies Glycerol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 L — £29.50 per pack ex VAT · £35.40 inc. VAT
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500 mL — £22.00 per pack ex VAT · £26.40 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless, Odourless, Viscous Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.470 - 1.475 |
| Colour (Pt-Co) | ≤ 10 |
| Water | ≤ 1.0% |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 10ppm |
| Assay | ⩾ 99.0% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤ 0.01% |
| Aldehydes | ≤ 10ppm |
| Halogenated Compounds | ≤ 35ppm |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤ 5ppm |
| Identification (RAMAN) | Conforms to Reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| 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)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 21181733 |
| CAS Number | 56-81-5 |
| IUPAC Name | propane-1,2,3-triol |
| EC Number | 200-289-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 92.05 |
| 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 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29054500 |
| Tariff Code | 1520000000 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol
- 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane
- glycerin
- Glycerine
- Glyceritol
- Glycyl alcohol
- Glyrol
- Glysanin
- Osmoglyn
- Trihydroxypropane
Frequently asked questions
What is glycerol used for?
Glycerol is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glycerol?
The formula is C3H8O3 and the molecular weight is 92.05 g/mol.
How should glycerol be stored?
Glycerol should be stored at ambient temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What grade of glycerol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies pharmaceutical-grade glycerol suitable for use in regulated applications.
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 the shipment.
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