Glycerin (p)

Listing ID #1504217

we offer glycerin (p). glycerol, also called glycerine or glycerin is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. it is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. the glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides. glycerol is sweet-tasting and is non-toxic.
product information
cas no 56-81-5
chemical formula (hoch₂)₂choh
hill formula c₃h₈o₃
molar mass 92.1 gmol
physicochemical information
density 1.26 gcm3 (20 °c)
melting point 18 °c
boiling point 290 °c (1013 hpa) (decomposition)
explosion limit 2.6 - 11.3 %(v)
ignition temperatare 400 °c
ph value 5 (100 gl, h₂o, 20 °c)
vapor pressure
solubility (20 °c) soluble
flash point 199 °c