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    Glycerol

    1. Molecular Structure

    Glycerol 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namepropane-1,2,3-triol
    Molecular FormulaC3H8O3
    SMILESC(C(CO)O)O

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight92.09 g/mol
    TPSA60.7 Ų
    LogP-1.8
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point290 °C (decomposes)
    Melting Point18.1 °C
    Density1.2613 g/cu cm at 20 °C
    SolubilityIn water, 5.296X10+6 mg/L at 25 °C
    Flash Point177 °C
    Autoignition Temp393 °C

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Not Available
    None Classified

    Hazard Statements

    • No explicit Hazard statements found.

    Precautionary Statements

    • No explicit Precautionary statements found.
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