Glycerol

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₃H₈O₃
CAS Number	56-81-5

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	propane-1,2,3-triol
SMILES	C(C(CO)O)O
InChI Key	PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	554°F (Decomposes)
Melting Point	64°F
Flash Point	176 °C c.c.
Density	1.261 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999)

Safety Information

Flash Point

176 °C c.c.

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.