Synonym:
1,2,3-Propanetriol,
Glycerin
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CAS Number 56-81-5
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Linear Formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
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Molecular Weight 92.09
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Beilstein Registry Number 635685
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EC Number 200-289-5
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MDL number MFCD00004722
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PubChem Substance ID 329767462
Properties:
Related Categories |
A-L,
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Cosmetics & Perfumes,
E numbers (Food Additives),
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grade
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analytical standard
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vapor density
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3.1 (vs air)
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vapor pressure
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<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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InChI Key
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PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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assay
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≥98.5% (GC)
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form
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neat
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autoignition temp.
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698 °F
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shelf life
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limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
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application(s)
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HPLC: suitable
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gas chromatography (GC): suitable
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impurities
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≤0.3% water
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refractive index
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n20/D 1.474(lit.)
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bp
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182 °C/20 mmHg(lit.)
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mp
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20 °C(lit.)
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density
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1.25 g/mL(lit.)
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format
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neat
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Description:
Application
Glycerol is used both in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Glycerol (5-10%) increases the density of a sample so that the sample will layer at the bottom of a gel’s sample well. Glycerol is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Glycerol has been used as
• a supplement during cell culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium.
• a fuel during designing enzymatic biofuel cell.
• a liquid composite matrix with 4-HCCA and 3-amino-quinoline for analysis of neutral and acidic glycans.
• a matrix for fast atom bombardment MS.
• may be employed as liquid matrix for the quantification studies by MALDI (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry) analysis.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glycerol is hygroscopic in nature and is soluble in water owing to its three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. It can form both inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, making it a very flexible molecule. The physiologic effect of glycerine is due to cell-mediated immunity, increased IgG production and increased histamine release.
General description
Glycerol is odourless, colorless, viscous in nature, and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications, and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature; also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment.
Safety:
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport