.safetyRow { clear: both; } .safetyLeft { width: 210px; float: left; }Synonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerol CAS Number 56-81-5 Linear Formula HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH Molecular Weight 92.09  Beilstein Registry Number 635685  EC Number 200-289-5  MDL number MFCD00004722  PubChem Substance ID 24895092 Popular Documents:  Specification Sheet (PDF)   Properties: Related Categories Aliphatic Compounds, Analytical/Chromatography, Carbohydrates, Cell Biology, Core Bioreagents, Nutrition Research, Pharmacopoeia, Pharmacopoeia A-Z, Pharmacopoeial Vitamins and Supplements, Phytochemicals by Chemical Classification, Research Essentials More... Quality Level   PREMIUM vapor density   3.1 (vs air) vapor pressure   <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) InChI Key   PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N autoignition temp.   698 °F refractive index   n20/D 1.474(lit.) bp   182 °C/20 mmHg(lit.) mp   20 °C(lit.) density   1.25 g/mL(lit.) suitability   meets USP testing specifications Description: Application Glycerol is used both in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Glycerol (5-10%) increases the density of a sample so that the sample will layer at the bottom of a gel’s sample well. Glycerol is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component. Packaging 1, 4 L in poly bottle 20 L in composite drum 500 mL in poly bottle Safety: Personal Protective Equipment  Eyeshields, Gloves, half-mask respirator (US), multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) RIDADR  NONH for all modes of transport WGK Germany  1 RTECS  MA8050000 Flash Point(F)  320 °F Flash Point(C)  160 °C