Glycerol (Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents™

For low-temperature storage of enzymes and bacterial cultures

Glycerol is used for low-temperature storage of enzymes and bacterial cultures, purification of proteins, and as a component in electrophoresis loading buffers.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

56-81-5

Molecular Formula

C3H8O3

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

92.09

MDL Number

MFCD00004722

InChI Key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn

PubChem CID

753

ChEBI

CHEBI:17754

IUPAC Name

propane-1,2,3-triol

SMILES

OCC(O)CO

Decomposition Information

>290°C

Melting Point

18°C

Density

1.261g/cm³

pH

5

Boiling Point

290°C

Assay Percent Range

≥99.5 %

Packaging

HDPE Bottle

Linear Formula

HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH

Quantity

4 L

Merck Index

15, 4520

Vapor Pressure

0.003mbar at 50°C

Formula Weight

92.09

Percent Purity

≥99.5%

Grade

DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free

Physical Form

Viscous Liquid

Chemical Name or Material

Glycerol

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0

Recommended Storage

RT

SDS

Hazard Statement

WARNING!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause central nervous system effects. Hygroscopic. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. Do not induce vomiting.

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0

Recommended Storage

RT

SDS