Glycerol
Глицерин · Glicerolo · גליצרול · Glycerin · Γλυκερίνη · غليسرول · Glicerol · گلیسیرین · ग्लीसरीन · Glicerin · Gliserin · グリセリン
| CAS | 56-81-5 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-289-5 |
| Formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molar mass | 92.09 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.6 % vol |
| UEL | 11.3 % vol |
| Flash point | 174 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 393 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.18 |
Glycerol is a triol with a structure of propane substituted at positions 1, 2 and 3 by hydroxy groups. It has a role as a geroprotector, an osmolyte, a detergent, a solvent, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. Glycerine appears as a colorless to brown colored liquid. Combustible but may require some effort to ignite.