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Glycerol, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Descrizione
Glycerol is used as a solvent, sweetener, preservative, antifreezing agent, thickening agent in liqueurs and humectants in the food industry. It is also used in the preparation of pharmaceutical and personal care products, thereby improving the smoothness and provides lubrication. It is an active component in glycerin soap. It finds application in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, soaps, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and water-based personal lubricants. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of nitroglycerin, allyl iodidie, epichlorohydrin and glycerine acetate. In medical field, it is also used as a laxative and a temporary reduction in the internal pressure of the eye. In addition to this, it is involved to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Glycerol is used as a solvent, sweetener, preservative, antifreezing agent, thickening agent in liqueurs and humectants in the food industry. It is also used in the preparation of pharmaceutical and personal care products, thereby improving the smoothness and provides lubrication. It is an active component in glycerin soap. It finds application in cough syrups, elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, soaps, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care products, and water-based personal lubricants. It is used as a starting material for the preparation of nitroglycerin, allyl iodidie, epichlorohydrin and glycerine acetate. In medical field, it is also used as a laxative and a temporary reduction in the internal pressure of the eye. In addition to this, it is involved to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Solubility
Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids and strong bases.
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Specifica
Materiale o nome chimico | Glycerol |
Punto di fusione | 18°C |
Densità | 1.26 |
Punti di ebollizione | 182°C (20 mmHg) |
Punto d'infiammabilità | 160°C (320°F) |
Odore | Odorless |
Formula lineare | HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH |
Indice di rifrazione | 1.474 |
Quantità | 2500 mL |
Beilstein | 635685 |
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Sicurezza e movimentazione
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- Glycerol
- Attenzione
- Lesione oculare grave/irritazione oculare Categoria 2
- H319-Provoca grave irritazione oculare.
- P280-Indossare guanti/indumenti protettivi/Proteggere gli occhi/il viso.
- P264-Lavare accuratamente dopo l'uso.
- P305+P351+P338-IN CASO DI CONTATTO CON GLI OCCHI: sciacquare accuratamente per parecchi minuti. Togliere le eventuali lenti a contatto se è agevole farlo. Continuare a sciacquare.
- P337+P313-Se l'irritazione degli occhi persiste, consultare un medico.
RUO – Research Use Only