Glyceryl formal

Product Description
Product | Glyceryl formal |
CAS | 4740-78-7 |
Formula | C4H8O3 |
Synonym | Glycerol 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 weight | 104.10 |
EINECS | 225-248-9 |
InChI | 1S/C4H8O3/c5-4-1-6-3-7-2-4/h4-5H,1-3H2 |
Density | 1.203 g/mL at 25 °C |
Refractive Index | 1.451 |
Flash Point | 97°C |
Boiling Point | 192-193 °C |
Molecular weight | 204.35 |
EINECS | 207-491-2 |
SMILES | CC1(C)CCC[C@@]2(C)[C@@H]3CC[C@@H]([C@H]13)C2=C |
InChI | 1S/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 Constant | 4.70E-11 cm3/molecule-sec |
Boiling Point | 258 ° C |
log P (octanol-water) | 5.480 |
Refractive Index | 1.504 |
Merck | 13,5588 |
Boiling Point | 254 °C706 mm Hg |
Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
Density | 0.928 g/mL at 25 °C |
Flash Point | 98 °C |
Notes | Glyceryl 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 |
Function | Intermediates, Resins, Fragrance |
Industry | Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives, Fragrance |
Class | Solvent |

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