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Glycerol Molecular Biology

RA000668 CAS 56-81-5 Molecular Biology

Identity

Product code
RA000668
CAS number
56-81-5
Grade
Molecular Biology
Molecular formula
C3H8O3
Molecular weight
92.09

Classification

Applications
Molecular Biology

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
Appearance Clear colorless viscous liquid —
Sodium (Na) Max 0.002 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.001 % %
Chromium (Cr) Max 0.0001 % %
Nickel (Ni) Max 0.0001 % %
Silver (Ag) Max 0.0005 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0001 % %
Aluminium (Al) Max 0.0001 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001 % %
Strontium (Sr) Max 0.0001 % %
Residue on ignition Max 0.1 % %
Arsenic (As) Max 0.00001 % %
Potassium (K) Max 0.002 % %
Titanium (Ti) Max 0.0005 % %
Barium (Ba) Max 0.0001 % %
Lithium (Li) Max 0.0001 % %
Zinc (Zn) Max 0.0001 % %
Bismuth (Bi) Max 0.0001 % %
Magnesium (Mg) Max 0.0001 % %
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.0005 % %
Manganese (Mn) Max 0.0001 % %
Solubility (5 M in water; 20°C) Complete, colorless —
Cadmium (Cd) Max 0.0001 % %
Molybdenum (Mo) Max 0.0001 % %
at 260 nm Max 0.05 —
at 280 nm Max 0.04 —
Insoluble matter Passes filter test —
DNases (exo and endonucleases) None detected —
RNases None detected —
Phosphatase None detected —
Proteases None detected —
pH (5 M solution in water; 25°C) 5.5 - 8.0 —
Density (25 °C) Approx. 1.262 g/mL g/mL
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) Approx. 1.474 —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.0005 % %
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0001 % %
Cobalt (Co) Max 0.0001 % %

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
500 mL RA000668-PK-500ML
1 L RA000668-PK-1L
2.5 L RA000668-PK-2.5L