Glyceryl formal

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Product Description

ProductGlyceryl formal
CAS4740-78-7
FormulaC4H8O3
SynonymGlycerol formal, 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane, 1,3-Formalglycerol, m-Dioxan-5-ol, 1,3-Formalglycerol, 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane, m-Dioxan-5-ol, Glycerol F0rmal, Glycerolformal(mixtureof5-Hydroxy-1,3-Dioxaneand4-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane, Glycerol formal, mixture of isomers, 99+%, GLYCEROL FORMAL/METHYLIDINOGLYCEROL, SERICOSOL N., GLICERINFORMAL0, Glycerol formal, Glyceryl formal, 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol, Glycerin formal, Glycerol formal, 1,2-(Methylidene) glycerol, Methylidinoglycerol

Typical Product Specifications

Molecular weight104.10
EINECS225-248-9
InChI1S/C4H8O3/c5-4-1-6-3-7-2-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
Density1.203 g/mL at 25 °C
Refractive Index1.451
Flash Point97°C
Boiling Point192-193 °C
Molecular weight204.35
EINECS207-491-2
SMILESCC1(C)CCC[C@@]2(C)[C@@H]3CC[C@@H]([C@H]13)C2=C
InChI1S/C15H24/c1-10-11-6-7-12-13(11)14(2,3)8-5-9-15(10,12)4/h11-13H,1,5-9H2,2-4H3
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant4.70E-11 cm3/molecule-sec
Boiling Point258 ° C
log P (octanol-water)5.480
Refractive Index1.504
Merck13,5588
Boiling Point254 °C706 mm Hg
Storage Temperature2-8°C
Density0.928 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash Point98 °C
NotesGlyceryl formal is a Mixt. of 5hydroxy1,3dioxane and 4hydroxymethyl1,3dioxolane Glyceryl formal uses and applications include: Solvent for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water-based inks; slowly evaporating solvent in insecticide delivery systems; vehicle for veterinary injectables (sulphadiazine, trimethoprin, antiparasite, intramuscular injections) Suggested storage of Glyceryl formal: Hygroscopic; store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 24 C
FunctionIntermediates, Resins, Fragrance
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Fragrance
ClassSolvent
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