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Organic Chemicals

Glycerol Extra Pure

RA000266 CAS 56-81-5 Extra Pure

Identity

Product code
RA000266
CAS number
56-81-5
Grade
Extra Pure
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
C3H8O3
Molecular weight
92.09

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour density 3.18 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.25 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.90 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 5.5 - 8 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 20 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 370 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 160 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 182 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 0.0033 mmHg mmHg

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear, colourless or almost colourless, syrupy liquid; hygroscopic — —
Chlorides Max 0.0025 % % —
Aldehydes Max 0.001 % % —
Halogenated compounds Max 0.0035 % % —
Ethylene glycol Max 0.1 % % GC
Diethylene glycol Max 0.1 % % GC
Any other secondary impurity Max 0.1 % % —
Sum of all impurities Max 1.0 % % —
Heavy metals Max 0.0005 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.01 % % —
Water Max 2.0 % % —
Assay 98.0 - 101.0 % % —
Identification 'A' The absorption maxima in the spectrum obtained with the sample corresponds in position & relative intensity to those in the spectrum obtained with Glycerin reference standard / working standard or with the reference spectrum of Glycerin — IR

8 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000266-PK-25L
500 mL RA000266-PK-500ML
1 L RA000266-PK-1L
200 L RA000266-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000266-PK-2.5L