CAS No.: | 56-81-5 |
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Formula: | C3h8o3 |
EINECS: | 200-289-5 |
Type: | Synthesis Material Intermediates |
Appearance: | Liquid |
Quality: | Industrial |
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Product name
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Glycerol/ Glycerine/Glycerinum
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CAS
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56-81-5
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Molecular formula
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C3H8O3
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Molecular weight
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92.09
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EINECS
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200-289-5
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Melting point
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20 °C(lit.)
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Boiling point
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290 °C
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Density
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1.25 g/mL(lit.)
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Flash point
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320 °F
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Form
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Colorless Liquid
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Solubility
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H2O: 5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
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Application
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Glycerin can be used as water retaining agent (for bread and cake); Carrier solvent (used for spices, pigments, water-insoluble
preservatives, etc.); Thickening agent (used for beverages, liquor preparation, etc.); Plasticizer (candy, dessert, meat products); Sweetener. |
Glycerol is a colorless, transparent, odorless, viscous liquid with a sweet taste and hygroscopicity. It is non-toxic and becomes a nutrient source after being hydrolyzed and oxidized in the body. It occurs naturally in tobacco, beer, wine, cocoa.
1. It is used in the manufacture of nitroglycerin, alkyd resins and epoxy resins.
2. It is used to prepare various preparations, solvents, hygroscopic agents, antifreeze agents and sweeteners.
3. It is used as a hygroscopic agent and solvent for sweeteners and tobacco agents in the food industry.
4. It has a wide range of uses in industries such as papermaking, cosmetics, tanning, photography, printing, metal processing, electrical materials and rubber.
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