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V900122

Glycerol

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Vetec™, reagent grade, 99%

Synonym(s):

1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
56-81-5
Molecular Weight:
92.09
EC Number:
200-289-5
UNSPSC Code:
50161901
PubChem Substance ID:
329829558
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
Assay:
99%
Grade:
reagent grade
Technique(s):
electrophoresis: suitable
Bp:
182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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grade

reagent grade

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

Vetec™

assay

99%

form

viscous liquid

autoignition temp.

698 °F

expl. lim.

2.6-11.3 % (lit.)

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Design for Degradation
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sustainability

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technique(s)

electrophoresis: suitable

impurities

≤1.0% water
water

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

pH

5 (20 °C, 100 g/L)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

greener alternative category

Aligned

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

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.

Legal Information

Vetec is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

320.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

160 °C - closed cup

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
V900122-500ML04061837563065
V900122-6X500ML04061837563072

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