Glycidol

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₃H₆O₂
CAS Number	556-52-5

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	oxiran-2-ylmethanol
SMILES	C1C(O1)CO
InChI Key	CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	333 °F at 760 mm Hg (with decomposition) (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-49 °F (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	73 °C (closed cup)
Density	Relative density (water = 1): 1.1

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

73 °C (closed cup)

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.