Description
Glycerol
FCC, FG
Synonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
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CAS Number 56-81-5
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Linear Formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
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Molecular Weight 92.09
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FEMA Number 2525
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 635685
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EC Number 200-289-5
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MDL number MFCD00004722
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PubChem Substance ID 24900988
Properties
Related Categories | Alphabetical Listings, Certified Food Grade Products, E - H, E-G, E-H, Flavors and Fragrances, G-H, Halal Certified Products, Kosher Certified Products |
biological source | palm oil |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
follows IFRA guidelines | |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR (117) | |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
InChI Key | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
autoignition temp. | 698 °F |
refractive index | n20/D 1.474 (lit.) |
n20/D 1.474 | |
bp | 182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 20 °C (lit.) |
20 °C | |
density | 1.25 g/mL (lit.) |
Documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
Organoleptic | faint |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
General description
Glycerol is odourless, colorless, viscous in nature, and exists as a sweet tasting liquid. It can be derived naturally as well as from petrochemical feedstock. Glycerol has a wide variety of applications, and is one of the most valuable and versatile chemical substances in nature. It can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries. It is very stable and can be easily stored under normal temperature; also it is non-irritating and has no adverse impact to the environment.
Application
Glycerol is used both in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Glycerol (5-10%) increases the density of a sample so that the sample will layer at the bottom of a gel′s sample well. Glycerol is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Glycerol is used both in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Glycerol (5-10%) increases the density of a sample so that the sample will layer at the bottom of a gel’s sample well. Glycerol is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Packaging
1 kg in poly bottle
10, 25 kg in poly drum
Biochem/physiol Actions
Glycerol has been used as
• a supplement during cell culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium.
• a fuel during designing enzymatic biofuel cell.
• a liquid composite matrix with 4-HCCA and 3-aminoquinoline for analysis of neutral and acidic glycans.
• a matrix for fast atom bombardment MS.
• may be employed as liquid matrix for the quantification studies by MALDI (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry) analysis.
Glycerol is hygroscopic in nature and is soluble in water owing to its three hydrophilic alcoholic hydroxyl groups. It can form both inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, making it a very flexible molecule. The physiologic effect of glycerine is due to cell-mediated immunity, increased IgG production and increased histamine release.