Glycerol (USP/FCC/EP/BP/JP), Fisher Chemical™

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

Acidity

Pass Test (BP/EP/JP)

Decomposition Information

>290°C

Melting Point

18°C

Density

1.261g/cm³

pH

5

Boiling Point

290°C

Ignition Residue

0.01% max. (FCC/USP/JP)

Packaging

Poly Pail

Refractive Index

1.470 to 1.475 (at 20°C) (BP/EP), 1.470 min. (at 20°C) (JP)

Linear Formula

CH₂OHCHOHCH₂OH

Quantity

20 L

Specific Gravity

1.249 min. (FCC/USP), 1.258 min. (JP)

Residual Solvents

Conforms (BP/EP), Meets Requirements (USP)

Vapor Pressure

0.003mbar at 50°C

Formula Weight

92.1

Percent Purity

95.0 to 100.5% (FCC)

Grade

BP/EP/FCC/JP/USP

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.

Note: Products are tested to meet the analytical requirements of the noted grade (USP, Ph. EUR or otherwise). Product test results are available on the Certificate of Analysis or upon request for the specific product.

 

Products are for research use or further manufacturing. Products are not for direct administration to humans or animals. It is the responsibility of the final formulator and end-user to qualify, test and/or validate each product for its intended use as an ingredient in the end product and in accordance with applicable regulations (including without limitation WHO-recommended Hand Rub Formulations (Hand Sanitizers) and/or FDA Policy for Preparation of Certain Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Products, as updated). Thermo Fisher Scientific expressly disclaims all non-specified warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use.
 

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0

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.

Note: Products are tested to meet the analytical requirements of the noted grade (USP, Ph. EUR or otherwise). Product test results are available on the Certificate of Analysis or upon request for the specific product.

 

Products are for research use or further manufacturing. Products are not for direct administration to humans or animals. It is the responsibility of the final formulator and end-user to qualify, test and/or validate each product for its intended use as an ingredient in the end product and in accordance with applicable regulations (including without limitation WHO-recommended Hand Rub Formulations (Hand Sanitizers) and/or FDA Policy for Preparation of Certain Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer Products, as updated). Thermo Fisher Scientific expressly disclaims all non-specified warranties, expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use.
 

NFPA

Health:1
Flammability:1
Instability:0

SDS