Glycerol is a simple polyol compound which is a viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. It has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. It is a trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, sweetening agent and is of low toxicity.
Glycerol is used in the concentration and storage of enzymes. Also prevents back-diffusion and protein samples into the buffer. It is an osmotic agent with lubricating and moisturizing properties and has a long list of applications. It is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
Grade: Higly Purified
Purity: ≥99%
Suitability: Suitable for component for culture media
Key Applications: Storage of enzymes, Substrate, protein purification
Application Areas: Molecular biology
Product Type: Solvents
Biochemical Category: Biochemical
Chemical Class: Polar
Density: 1.2613 g/cu cm at 20°C (Lit.)
Specific Gravity: 1.2604 at 25°C (Lit.)
Auto Ignition: 412°C at 1 atm (Lit)
Boiling Point: 166.1°C at 13.3 hPa (Lit.)
Melting Point: 18.1°C (Lit.)
Vapor Density: 3.17 (Air = 1)(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20°C)(Lit.)
Partition Coefficient: log Kow = -1.76 (Lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4746 (Lit.)
Presentation: Liquid
pH: 5.0 - 7.5 (1% aq soln)
Heavy Metals: <5 ppm((as Pb)
Solubility: Soluble in aqueous solution (1 mg/ml-clear, colorless solution).
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C)