Glycerine 99, liquid_clear colorless viscous, purified_highly
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
Synonyms:
Glyceritol, Glysanin, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Osmoglyn, Glycerin, Glycyl alcohol, Glyrol, Propane-1,2,3-triol, Propanetriol, Trihydroxypropane, Glycerol
Glycerol is a simple polyol compound which is a viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. It has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
It is a trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, sweetening agent and is of low toxicity.
Glycerol is used in the concentration and storage of enzymes. Also prevents back-diffusion and protein samples into the buffer. It is an osmotic agent with lubricating and moisturizing properties and has a long list of applications. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Soluble in aqueous solution (1 mg/ml-clear, colorless solution).
Glycerol is a simple polyol compound which is a viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. It has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.It is a trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, sweetening agent and is of low toxicity.
Formula:
HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH MW: 92.09 g/mol Boiling Pt: 290 Melting Pt: 18.6 Flash Pt: 177 |
MDL Number:
MFCD00004722 CAS Number: 56-81-5 Merck Index: 13,04497 |
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Specification Test Results
Synonyms | Glycerin; Glycerine; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glyceritol; Glycyl alcohol; Grocolene; Osmoglyn; Trihydroxypropane; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane |
Form | Clear and colorless, syrupy odorless liquid |
Storage | Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C). |
Heavy Metals |
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pH | 5.0 - 7.5 (1% aq soln) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.4746 (Lit.) |
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