Pharmaceutical Materials

CAS No.56-81-5

Name

Glycerin

Synonyms

Glyceol

Glycerol

Glycerin

Emery 912

Glycerine

D-glycerol

glyceritol

L-glycerol

Propanetriol

Glycerin USP

Glycerin mist

glycyl alcohol

glycerin(mist)

trihydroxypropane

glycerin,anhydrous

1.2.3-propanetriol

glycerin,synthetic

Glycerin, anhydrous

Polyhydric alcohols

propane-1.1.1-triol

Glycerin, synthetic

1.2.3-Trihydroxypropane

 

Attribute	Details
Name	Glycerol
Synonyms	Glycerine, 1.2.3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
CAS Number	56-81-5
Molecular Formula	C3H8O3
Molecular Weight	92.09 g/mol
Appearance	Clear, colorless, odorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste
Physical Properties
– Density	Approximately 1.26 g/mL at 20°C
– Melting Point	18.17°C
– Boiling Point	290°C (decomposes)
– Refractive Index	1.474 at 20°C
– Viscosity	1499 mPa·s at 20°C
– Solubility	Miscible with water and ethanol; soluble in ethyl acetate; insoluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether, and oils
Chemical Properties	Non-toxic, hygroscopic, and stable under normal conditions; reacts with acids to form glyceric acid and other related compounds; can undergo esterification reactions with acids to form glycerides
Applications	Widely used in the food industry as a sweetener, emulsifier, and humectant; also used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco products; important in the production of explosives, polyesters, and alkyd resins; used as a solvent, gas chromatographic fixed liquid, and in organic synthesis
Packaging	Available in various sizes, including drums, tanks, and IBCs, with quantities ranging from liters to thousands of liters
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames; keep container tightly closed; avoid contact with incompatible materials
Safety Information	Generally considered safe; however, prolonged skin contact or ingestion may cause irritation or other adverse effects; handle with appropriate protective equipment and follow good industrial hygiene practices; refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed safety information

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