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1.07051

Supelco

Glycerol

greener alternative

for analysis EMPARTA® ACS, ACS reagent

Synonym(s):

Glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.09
Beilstein:
635685
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
grade:
ACS reagent
anhydrous
bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

grade

ACS reagent
anhydrous

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

EMPARTA®

autoignition temp.

698 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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dilution

(for routine analytical applications)

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

greener alternative category

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

EMPARTA solvents are designed for routine chemical synthesis, drying, purification, and critical labware cleaning in quality control environments. Engineered for precision, they deliver consistently reproducible results essential for rigorous validation and documentation.

Exceptional Quality Standards: These solvents meet or exceed ACS specifications, providing assurance of high quality that is crucial for accurate testing and analysis in quality control.

Consistent Reproducibility: Designed for precision, the solvents ensure that results can be reliably reproduced, which is vital for maintaining compliance and integrity in quality control processes.

Versatile Applications: Suitable for a variety of QC tasks, including analytical testing, method validation, and testing USP/NF monographs, these solvents support a comprehensive approach to quality assurance in laboratory settings.
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

1.07051.2521: 2.5L, Minimum order quantity: 4

Legal Information

EMPARTA is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

390.2 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

199 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup


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