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GX0185

Glycerol

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Meets ACS Specifications, Meets Reagent Specifications for testing USP/NF monographs GR ACS

Synonym(s):

Glycerin, 1, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
92.09
EC Index Number:
200-289-5
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
NACRES:
NA.21
Assay:
≥99.5% (GC)
Technique(s):
electrophoresis: suitable
Bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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agency

meets USP/NF

Quality Level

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

impurities

≤0.003% Chlorinated compounds (as Cl), ≤0.05% Fatty acid esters (as butyric acid), ≤0.5% Water , ≤2 ppm Heavy metals (as Pb)

ign. residue

≤0.005%

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

pH

5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 199 °C

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

anion traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.001%

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shipped in

ambient

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

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.

Application

Meets ACS Specifications, Meets Reagent Specifications for testing USP/NF monographs GR ACS

Packaging

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Analysis Note

Acrolein and glucose: To pass test
Assay (GC): 99.5% min
Chlorinated compounds (as Cl): 0.003% max
Color (APHA): 10 max
Fatty acid esters (as butyric acid): 0.05% max
Form: Clear liquid
Heavy metals (as Pb): 2ppm max
Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to standard
Neutrality: To pass test
Residue after ignition: 0.005% max
Substances darkened by sulfuric acid: To pass test
Sulfate (SO4): 0.001% max
Water (H2O): 0.5% max


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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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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
GX0185-304061839422438
GX0185-504061839422445
GX0185-204061839422421
GX0185-604061839422452