1. Basic Product Information
· CAS Number: 56-81-5
· Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₃
· Structural Formula: HOCH₂CH(OH)CH₂OH
· Synonyms: Emery 912, Glyceol, Glycerin USP, Glycerin (mist)
· Appearance: Colorless viscous liquid
· HS Code: 2905450000
· MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
· Biological Source: Synthetic (organic)
2. Product Description
Glycerol, also referred to as glycerin and trihydroxy alcohol, is a transparent, colorless, sweet-tasting viscous liquid. As the simplest trihydroxy alcohol, it serves as a high-value chemical intermediate. It is fully soluble in water and alcohol, while only partially soluble in ether and ethyl acetate. Glycerol is widely applied in perfumes, pharmaceuticals, antifreeze agents, soap manufacturing, and explosives production.
3. Physical and Chemical Properties
| Parameter | Value |
| Melting point | 20 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 290 °C |
| Density | 1.25 g/mL (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | <1 mm Hg (20 °C) |
| Refractive index | n₂₀/D 1.474 (lit.) |
| FEMA | 2525 |
| Flash point | 320 °F |
| Storage temperature | +5 °C to +30 °C |
| Solubility | H₂O: 5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless; >500 g/L (20 °C) |
| pKa | 14.15 (at 25 °C) |
| Form | Viscous liquid |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Specific gravity | 1.265 (15/15℃); 1.262 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH range | 5.5 - 8 (25 °C, 5 M in H₂O) |
| Explosive limit | 2.6-11.3% (V) |
| Hygroscopicity | Hygroscopic |
| Dielectric constant | 47.0 (Ambient) |
| Stability | Stable; Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids, strong bases; Combustible |
| LogP | -2.32 |
| Surface tension | 64 mN/m at 20 °C |
| InChIKey | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Exposure limits | OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m³; TWA 5 mg/m³ |
4. Safety Information
| Item | Details |
| Hazard Codes | F, Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36-20/21/22-11 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-39-26 |
| RID/ADR | UN 1282 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MA8050000 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 698 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Toxicity | LD₅₀ in rats (mL/kg): >20 orally; 4.4 i.v. |
5. Product Applications
Glycerol is an essential basic organic raw material, with more than 1,700 applications in industrial, medical and daily fields. Its main uses cover pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alkyd resins, tobacco, food, textile printing and dyeing, celluloid and explosives. The consumption of glycerol in alkyd resins, celluloid and explosives is decreasing, while its application in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and food industries continues to expand.
6. Delivery Information
· Inventory orders: 2-3 working days
· New production orders: 7-10 working days
· Fast delivery service supported
