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Glycerol (USP/FCC/EP/BP/JP), Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. G374
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Catalog No. G374 Supplier Thermo Fisher Scientific Supplier No. G374
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-81-5
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

Specifications

Acidity Pass Test (BP/EP/JP)
Decomposition Information >290°C
Melting Point 18°C
Density 1.261g/cm³
pH 5
Boiling Point 290°C
Ignition Residue 0.01% max. (FCC/USP/JP)
Packaging Glass Bottle
Refractive Index 1.470 to 1.475 (at 20°C) (BP/EP), 1.470 min. (at 20°C) (JP)
Linear Formula CH2OHCHOHCH2OH
Quantity 4 L
Specific Gravity 1.249 min. (FCC/USP), 1.258 min. (JP)
Residual Solvents Conforms (BP/EP), Meets Requirements (USP)
Vapor Pressure 0.003mbar at 50°C
Formula Weight 92.1
Percent Purity 99.0 to 101.0% (USP)
Grade BP/EP/FCC/JP/USP
Physical Form Viscous Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Glycerol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement WARNING!
Precautionary Statement 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