Synonyms: (+/-)-Glycidol; (+/-)-Oxirane-2-methanol; 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; Glycerolglycide
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.08
Linear Structural Formula: C3H6O2
MDL Number: MFCD00005147
Purity: 96%
Density: 1.117 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.433 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Glycidol has been used in the synthesis of hyperbranched polyglycerol (hPG) via ring opening reaction. These hPGs are being considered as alternatives to PEGs for developing antifouling surfaces due to their thermal and oxidative stability. It can also be used in the synthesis of ethoxy ethyl glycidyl ether. Glycidol may also be used in the preparation of chelating polymers for borate removal.
Beilstein Registry Number: 383562
Boiling Point: 61-62°C/15mmHg(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.433(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H19N3O5S