Synonyms: 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycerin
Formula: HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Formula Weight: 92.09
CAS No.: 56-81-5
Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
Density: 1.25 g/mL(lit.)
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.
Other Notes: Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. G7757.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
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Packaging: 1 gal in poly bottle
Packaging: 1 L in poly bottle
Packaging: 20 L in poly drum
Packaging: 500 mL in poly bottle
Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
Autoignition Temp.: 698°F
BP: 182°C/20 mmHg(lit.)
Density: 1.25 g/mL(lit.)
Grade: ReagentPlus®
Impurities: ≤0.1% sulfated ash
MP: 20°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.474(lit.)
Vapor Density: 3.1 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20°C)