Glycerine

CAS #56-81-5

C3H8O3

About

Physically, glycerine is a water-soluble, clear, almost colorless, odorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid with a high boiling point. Chemically, glycerine is a trihydric alcohol, capable of being reacted as an alcohol yet stable under most conditions

Synonyms

Glycerol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycyl alcohol; 1,2,3- Trihydroxypropane; Glycerine

Property

Specifications

Structure

IUPAC Name

propane-1,2,3-triol

Appearance

Colourless Liquid.

Molar Mass

92.09382 g/mol

Density

1.26 g/cm³

Melting Point

1.26 g/cm³

Boiling Point

290 °C

Solubility in Water

completely miscible with water.

Vapour Pressure

0.000106 hPa at 25 °C

Flash Point

176°C

Viscosity

954 cp @ 25C

Odour

odorless

APHA Value

-

Hazard Identification

This product is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling

Uses & Applications

Glycerin can be used as a moisturiser, solvent, and as a sweetener in food and beverages. This compound can also help preserve certain foods. Glycerin is also known to be used in commercially packaged low-fat foods (such as cookies) as a filler.

Market Driving Factors

-

Grades Available

Technical Grade, Pharma Grade, Crude glycerine.

Origin

India

Packaging

200 L Drum, 50 L Drum, Bilk Tankers, IBC.

Stability/Shelf Life

1 year

Contact Person At Elchemy

Name

Ujjwal Bahal

Email Address

ujjwal.bahal@elchemy.com

US Phone Number

+1 732 532 3512

Indian Phone Number

+91 99670 72442

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