Liquid Glycerol

Cas 56-81-5

Liquid Glycerol Cas 56-81-5

Chemical Properties Of Liquid Glycerol Cas 56-81-5

Glycerol( glycerin) is the simplest trihydric alcohol with the mf C₃H₈O₃ and mw 92.09. At room temperature, it exists as a colorless, odorless, transparent viscous liquid. It occurs naturally in animal and vegetable fats and oils. Industrially, it is primarily synthesized via the hydroaddition of propylene and can also be recovered from byproducts of biodiesel production.

Glycerin exhibits the general properties of alcohols and can undergo reactions such as esterification and oxidation.

Product Description Of Liquid Glycerol Cas 56-81-5

Melting point20°C (lit.)
Boiling point290°C
Density1.25 g/mL (lit.)
Vapor density3.1 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure<1 mmHg (20°C)
Refractive Indexn20/D 1.474 (lit.)
Flash Point320°F
Acidity Coefficient (pKa)14.15 (at 25°C)
Color APHA≤10
Specific Gravity1.265 (15°C)
HygroscopicityHighly hygroscopic, absorbs moisture from air; serves as a humectant.
SolubilityHighly soluble in water, ethanol, and propylene glycol; insoluble in organic solvents such as diethyl ether and chloroform.

Product Application Of Liquid Glycerol Cas 56-81-5

  1.  Used as a sweetener, humectant, and plasticizer in baked goods, confectionery, beverages, and dairy products to prevent drying and hardening.
  2.  As a pharmaceutical solvent and humectant, glycerol is used in topical ointments, creams, and suppositories, and may also be administered orally to relieve constipation.
  3.  As a core moisturizing ingredient in cosmetics, glycerin is used in skincare products, shampoos, and body washes to lock moisture in skin and hair, improving dryness.
  4.  Industrially, glycerin oil serves as a tobacco humectant, resin plasticizer, and antifreeze agent, and is also used in manufacturing polyurethane foam.
  5.  Additionally employed in printing inks, leather processing, and textile moisture retention and anti-static treatments.
Packaging Method Of Liquid Glycerol Cas 56-81-5
25L - plastic barrel
Ton barrel
250L-barrel
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