Order number: 21181733
Part number: AC100071497
Glycerol [56-81-5] is part of a category of reagents recognized for technical precision, characterized by the molecular formula C3H8O3 and a molecular weight of 92.09 g/mol. It exhibits a Melting Point of 17.8 °C and a Boiling Point of 290.0 °C, where it decomposes. Handling requires appropriate safety measures due to its flammability and potential corrosiveness. Glycerol finds extensive use as a solvent, humectant, and sweetener in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS | : | 56-81-5 |
| Assay | : | ⩾ 99.0% |
| Grade | : | USP, Ph. Eur. USP, Food grade |
| Water | : | ≤ 1.0% |
| Chloride | : | ≤ 10ppm |
| Aldehydes | : | ≤ 10ppm |
| Sterility | : | - |
| Appearance | : | Colourless, Odourless, Viscous Liquid |
| Categories | : | Aroma Chemicals Biochemicals Flavours and Fragrance Materials |
| Colour Alpha | : | ≤ 10 |
| Product Code | : | 21181733 |
| Product Name | : | Glycerol |
| Sulfated ash | : | ≤ 0.01% |
| Storage Details | : | Ambient |
| Molecular Weight | : | 92.05 |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.470 - 1.475 |
| Molecular Formula | : | C3H8O3 |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | : | ≤ 5ppm |
| Halogenated Compounds | : | ≤ 35ppm |
| Harmonised Tariff Code | : | 1520000000 |
| Identification (RAMAN) | : | Conforms to Reference |
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