Glycerol (or glycerine, glycerin) is a polyol compound. It is colorless, odorless,viscous liquid that is widely used in biological applications.
Synonym: glycerin
Common reagent used in tissue culture media for bacteria and enzyme storage.
Useful for mammalian cell transfection and polyacrylamide gel preservation protocols
Useful for sample preparation/protein stabilization and as a storage buffer component
USP Grade
Specific gravity: 1.249
Heavy metals (as Pb) <0.0005%
RNAse, Protease Activity: None detected
Non-sterile
Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid
Boiling Point: 290°C
Density: 1.261 g/cm3
IUPAC_Name: Propan-1,2,3-triol
Melting Point: 17.8°C
PH Value: 5.5 - 8
RTECS Number: MA8050000
Viscosity: 1.2 Pas