Colorless, clear and viscous liquid with sweet taste, no odor.
| Alias | 1,2,3-propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane; D-glycerol; glycyl alcohol; Glycerin mist; glyceritol; Glycerol; L-glycerol; Polyhydric alcohols; Propanetriol; trihydroxypropane; Glycerine; propane-1,1,1-triol |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 92.09 |
| Density | 1.303g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 18℃ |
| Boiling point | 290.9℃ at 760 mmHg |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethyl alcohol and water, insoluble in chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, benzene and oils |
| Flash point | 22.9℃ |
| Appearance and properties | Colorless, transparent and viscous liquid, no odor |
| CAS RN | 56-81-5 |
| EINECS No. | 200-289-5 |
Industrial use
1. For manufacturing nitroglycerin, alkyd resin and epoxy resin.
2. For preparing preparations, solvents, moisture absorbents, antifreezing agents and sweetening agents in pharmaceutical industry.
3. For preparing alkyd resin, polyester resin, glycidyl ether and epoxy resin in coating industry.
4. For preparing lubricant, epoxy resin, dispersing agent and penetrant in textile printing and dyeing industry.
5. As sweetening agent, absorbent and solvent in food industry.
6. The product is also used in papermaking, cosmetics, leather, printing, metal processing, electric materials, rubber and other industries.
7. As automobile and aircraft fuel and oilfield antifreezing agent.
Storage
Keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Separate from oxidants and acids.
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