Glycerol, 2.5 l

This 2.5 L container holds Glycerol, an organic compound with the molecular formula C3H8O3 and a Molecular Weight of 92.09 g/mol, classified as an alcohol. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste, commonly derived from vegetable oils. According to its IUPAC name, propane-1,2,3-triol, it has three hydroxyl groups (-OH) attached to a propane backbone. Its InChIKey is PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N, and its SMILES representation is C(C(CO)O)O. This substance belongs to the substance group Alcohols. The Glycerol in this container conforms to the CAS Number 56-81-5.

• CAS Number: 56-81-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 92.09
• Exact Mass: 92.047344113
• Boiling Point: 554 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 64 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.17 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)