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Glycerol (Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents™
For low-temperature storage of enzymes and bacterial cultures.
$86.98 - $218.15
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 56-81-5 |
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Molecular Formula | C3H8O3 |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 92.09 |
MDL Number | MFCD00004722 |
InChI Key | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonym | glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn |
PubChem CID | 753 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:17754 |
IUPAC Name | propane-1,2,3-triol |
SMILES | OCC(O)CO |
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BP229-1
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Fisher BioReagents
FLBP2291 |
1 L | Glass Bottle |
Each for $86.98
Case of 6 Each for $521.88
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BP229-4
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Fisher BioReagents
BP2294 |
4 L | Glass Bottle |
Each for $218.15
Case of 4 Each for $872.60
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Description
For low-temperature storage of enzymes and bacterial cultures
Glycerol is used for low-temperature storage of enzymes and bacterial cultures, purification of proteins, and as a component in electrophoresis loading buffers.Chemical Identifiers
56-81-5 | |
92.09 | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
753 | |
propane-1,2,3-triol |
C3H8O3 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
OCC(O)CO |
Specifications
56-81-5 | |
18°C | |
5 | |
≥99.5 % | |
C3H8O3 | |
MFCD00004722 | |
15, 4520 | |
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
propane-1,2,3-triol | |
753 | |
92.09 | |
≥99.5% | |
Viscous Liquid |
>290°C | |
1.261g/cm³ | |
290°C | |
Glass Bottle | |
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH | |
1 L | |
glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn | |
OCC(O)CO | |
92.09 | |
CHEBI:17754 | |
0.003mbar at 50°C | |
DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free | |
Glycerol |
Safety and Handling

WARNING!
Emergency Overview
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.
NFPA
Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0
Recommended Storage : RT