Glycerol solution
SIGALD/15524 - puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, 84-88%
Synonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8O3 · xH2O
Molecular Weight: 92.09 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number: 200-289-5
MDL Number: MFCD00004722
Linear Formula: HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH · aq
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 10—Chemical products should be designed so that at the end of their function they break down into innocuous degradation products and do not persist in the environment.
| anion traces | chloride (Cl-): ≤10 mg/kg |
| assay | 84-88% |
| bp | 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| density | 1.252 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 2.6-11.3 % |
| form | liquid |
| grade | puriss. |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Design for Degradation Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| ign. residue | ≤0.01% (as SO4) |
| impurities | acidity or alkalinity, in accordance |
| aldehyde, complies | |
| ester, complies | |
| impurities A and related substances (GC), complies | |
| residual solvents, complies | |
| sugar, complies | |
| ≤0.0005% heavy metals (as Pb) | |
| ≤0.003% halogene compounds (as Cl) | |
| 12-16% water (Karl Fischer) | |
| InChI | 1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3 |
| InChI key | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| pH | 5.5-8 |
| quality | meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | OCC(O)CO |
| suitability | complies for appearance of solution |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mmHg |
| Application: | • Evolution of Thin-Liquid Films Surrounding Bubbles in Microfluidics and Their Impact on the Pressure Drop and Fluid Movement.: This study investigates the behavior of thin-liquid films around bubbles in microfluidic channels, exploring how glycerol solutions affect pressure drop and fluid dynamics, crucial for optimizing microfluidic device performance (Chao et al., 2020  ).• In Situ Free Radical Growth Mechanism of Platinum Nanoparticles by Microwave Irradiation and Electrocatalytic Properties.: The research demonstrates a novel method for synthesizing platinum nanoparticles using glycerol solutions under microwave irradiation, enhancing their electrocatalytic properties for potential applications in fuel cells (Inwati et al., 2016 ).• Electrochemical Characterization of Thin Film Electrodes Toward Developing a DNA Transistor.: This article focuses on the electrochemical properties of thin film electrodes in glycerol solutions, advancing the development of DNA transistors for biosensing applications (Harrer et al., 2010 ).• Effects of TiO(2) Nanotube Array Dimension and Annealing Temperature on the Acid Red 4 Degradation in Aqueous Solution by Photocatalytic Process.: The study explores the photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants in glycerol solutions, using TiO2 nanotube arrays, highlighting the potential for environmental remediation applications (Ku et al., 2010 ).• Electroformation in a Flow Chamber with Solution Exchange as a Means of Preparation of Flaccid Giant Vesicles.: This research presents a method for producing giant vesicles in glycerol solutions using electroformation, applicable in drug delivery and synthetic biology (Peterlin et al., 2008 ). |
| 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 320.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 160 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 84-88% |
| bp | 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.252 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |