Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
| Synonyms | 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol |
| Categories | Laboratory chemicals, Reagents for molecular biology |
| CAS | 56-81-5 |
| HSN Code | 29054500 |
| Assay | 99%+ |
| Appearance (Form) | Liquid |
| Boiling point | 182 °C |
| Melting point | 20 °C(lit.) |
Safety Information
- Personal Protective Equipment Eye shields, Gloves, half-mask respirator (EU), half-mask respirator (US), multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
- WGK Germany 1
- RTECS MA8050000
- Flash Point(F) 320 °F
- Flash Point(C) 160 °C