Glycerol
ALDRICH/W252506 - FCC, FG
Synonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycerin
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8O3
Molecular Weight: 92.09
EC Number: 200-289-5
MDL Number: MFCD00004722
Linear Formula: HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% (GC) |
| autoignition temp. | 698 °F |
| biological source | palm oil |
| bp | 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.25 g/mL (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | viscous liquid |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Design for Degradation Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3 |
| InChI key | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 20 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | faint |
| pH | 5.5-8 |
| Quality Level | 300 |
| 400 |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | OCC(O)CO |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| General description: | Glycerol is odourless, colorless, viscous in nature, and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications, and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature; also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Glycerol, with its high boiling point, low flammability, and polarity, is a standout choice. As a non-toxic and biodegradable compound, it aligns perfectly with the principles of ′Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries′ and ′Design for Degradation′. Click here  for more information. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 390.2 °F - Pensky-Martens c |
| Flash Point(C) | 199 °C - Pensky-Martens clo |
| Purity | ≥99% (GC) |
| bp | 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 20 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.25 g/mL (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 2525 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |