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Glycerol, Molecular Biology Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15463719
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Quantity:
500 mL
1 L

Useful as a cryoprotectant. Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.

Useful as a cryoprotectant.Glycerol is evolved in the storage and concentration of enzymes. It plays a vital role in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels, protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. Further, it is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent and sweetening agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 56-81-5
Molecular Formula C3H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 92.09
MDL Number MFCD00004722
InChI Key PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym glycerol, glycerin, glycerine, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycyl alcohol, trihydroxypropane, glyceritol, propanetriol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, osmoglyn
PubChem CID 753
ChEBI CHEBI:17754
IUPAC Name propane-1,2,3-triol
SMILES OCC(O)CO

Specifications

Melting Point 18°C
Density 1.26
Boiling Point 182°C (20 mmHg)
Flash Point 160°C (320°F)
Packaging Plastic bottle
Linear Formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Refractive Index 1.474
Quantity 500 mL
Beilstein 635685
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Specific Gravity 1.26
Solubility Information Miscible with water and alcohol. Partially miscible with ether and ethyl acetate. Immiscible with chloroform.
Formula Weight 92.09
Grade Molecular Biology
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Glycerol
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