Glycerol

Catalog	ACM56815
CAS	56-81-5
Structure
Description	Glycerol (also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
Synonyms	Glycerin(mist)
IUPAC Name	Propane-1,2,3-triol
Molecular Weight	92.09
Molecular Formula	C3H8O3
Canonical SMILES	C(C(CO)O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChI Key	PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point	290 °C
Melting Point	20 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	320 °F
Purity	99%+
Density	1.25 g/mL(lit.)
Solubility	Insoluble in fixed, volatile oils
Appearance	Liquid
Storage	5-30 °C
Exact Mass	92.047344113
Monoisotopic Mass	92.047344113
Physical State	Viscous liquid
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.474(lit.)
Storage Conditions	5-30 °C
Topological Polar Surface Area	60.7 Ų