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Glycerol (Ph. Eur, BP, USP) IPEC grade

1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerol

Assay (calc. a.a.s): 99.0-101.0%
Code
631339
CAS
56-81-5
Molecular Formula
C3H8O3
Molar mass
92.10 g/mol
molecule for: Glycerol (Ph. Eur, BP, USP) IPEC grade
Melting Point:
17.8 °C
Boiling Point:
290 °C
Density:
1.259 kg/l
Refractive Index:
20/D 1.474
Physical Description:
liquid
Product Code:
631339
Product Name:
Glycerol (Ph. Eur, BP, USP) IPEC grade
Quality Name:
IPEC grade
Specifications:
Assay (calc. a.a.s): 99.0-101.0%
Identity according to Pharmacopoeias:
(A Ph. Eur / USP): passes test
(B Ph. Eur / USP): passes test
(C Ph. Eur / USP): passes test
(D Ph. Eur): passes test
Density 25/25: ≥ 1.249
Density 20/20: 1.258 - 1.268
Refractive Index n 20/D: 1.470-1.475
Specific gravity at 25°C: ≥1.249

Maximum limit of impurities
Appearance of solution
Appearance Transparent < formazin 50: passes test
Appearance Colourless: passes test
Acidity or alkalinity: < 0,2 ml NaOH 0,1M
Residue on ignition (as SO4): 0.01 %
Sugars: passes test
Chloride (Cl): 0.0010%
Sulfate (SO4): 0.002%
Color: passes test
Halogenated compounds Ph. Eur (as Cl): 0.0035%
Chlorinated compounds USP (Cl): 0.003%
Residual solvents (Ph.Eur/USP): passes test
Aldehydes (as CH2O): 0.0010%
Total impurities Tr > Tr glycerine: 0.5%
Impurity A (Diethyleneglycol): 0.1%
Individual Tr < Tr glycerine: 0.1%
Impurity A and related substances (C.G.)
Diethyleneglycol and ethyleneglycol impurities (CG)
Diethyleneglycol: 0.1%
Ethyleneglycol: 0.1%
Esters Ph. Eur.: passes test
Fatty Acids and Esters (USP): < 1 ml NaOH 0,5 N
Water (H2O): 2.0 %
DOES NOT COME FROM ANIMAL ORIGIN.
WGK:
1
Storage:
Room Temperature.
Master Name:
Glycerol
Synonyms Long Text:
1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerol
EINECS:
200-289-5
CS:
2905 45 00 00
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The CAS number of Glycerol is 56-81-5.

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The CAS number of Glycerol is 56-81-5.

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The CAS number 56-81-5 is assigned to Glycerol.