Glycerol, 99.5%, Ph. Eur., USP, Ultrapure CAS 56-81-5

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CAS: 56-81-5

MF: C₃H₈O₃

MW: 92.09

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Product Description

Glycerol is a viscous, odourless, and hygroscopic liquid. It is typically derived from fats and oils of natural origin and is miscible with water. Glycerol has a wide variety of uses across the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and medical industries. In a laboratory setting, it can be used as both a reagent and a solvent.

Product Categories	Biochemicals, Raw Materials (IVD), Analytical Reagents, PCR, Reagents for Gel Electrophoresis of Proteins, Reagents for Cell Culture, Reagents for Northern and Southern Blotting
CAS RN	56-81-5
Alternative CAS RN	-
EC Number	200-289-5
MDL Number	MFCD00004722
Storage Temperature	+20°C
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Harmonised Tariff Code	2905450000

Physical Description	Clear, colourless liquid
Identification	According to Ph. Eur., USP
Solubility (20% in water)	Clear, colourless solution
Acidity or Alkalinity	≤ 0.2ml (of 0.1M NaOH required)
Refractive Index	1.470 - 1.475
Aldehydes	≤ 10ppm
Esters	≥ 8.0ml (of 0.1M HCl required)
Diethylene Glycol	≤ 0.1%
Any Individual Impurity	≤ 0.1% (with a retention time ≤ glycerol, Ph. Eur.)
Total Impurities	≤ 0.5% (with a retention time ≥ glycerol, Ph. Eur.)
Any Individual Impurity	≤ 0.1% (USP)
Sugars	To pass Ph. Eur. test
Chlorides	≤ 10ppm
Sulphates	≤ 20ppm
Halogenated Compounds	≤ 35ppm
Chlorinated Compounds	≤ 30ppm
Fatty Acids and Esters	≤ 1.0ml (of 0.5M NaOH required)
Colour	To pass USP test
Specific Gravity	≥ 1.249
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 5ppm
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.01%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 1ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 1ppm
Water	≤ 1.0%
Assay	99.5 - 101.0 % (Ph. Eur. test)
Assay	99.5 - 101.0 % (USP test)
Pharmacopoeia Specification(s)	Ph. Eur., USP
Specification Version	1.1