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356352-M

Glycerol

Molecular Biology Grade

Sustainability features

Synonym(s):

Glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
56-81-5
Molecular Weight:
92.09
NACRES:
NA.79
UNSPSC Code:
50161901
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
Assay:
≥99% (titration)
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Technique(s):
electrophoresis: suitable
Bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Segment

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

Merck USA index - 14, 4485

assay

≥99% (titration)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze, desiccated

sustainability

Sustainability features

technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

cation traces

heavy metals: ≤0.0005%

absorption

≤0.02 at 280 nm in H2O at 0.5 M, ≤0.07 at 260 nm in H2O at 0.5 M

foreign activity

DNases, proteases, RNases, none detected

greener alternative category

storage temp.

10-30°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

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

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Obtained from oils and fats as a biproduct in the manufacturing of soaps and fatty acids (absorbance: ≤0.07 at 260 nm; ≤0.02 at 280 nm).
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Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

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Storage Class

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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