Glycidol
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Product
Glycidol
CAS
556-52-5
Formula
C3H6O2
Synonym
Glycidol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane; 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; 2,3-EPOXYPROPAN-1-OL; 2,3-Epoxypropanol; 2,3-Epoxypropanol-1; 2-Hydroxymethyloxiran; 2-Oxiranemethanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide; 5-17-03-00009 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); AI3-50540; Allyl alcohol oxide; BRN 0383562; CCRIS 1052; EC 209-128-3; EINECS 209-128-3; Epihydrin alcohol; Epoxypropyl alcohol; GLYCEROGLYCIDE; GLYCEROLGLYCIDE; Glycide; Glycidyl alcohol; Glycidyl alcohol 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane; HSDB 1819; Hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide; Hydroxymethyloxirane; Methanol, oxiranyl-; Monoepoxide glycidol; NCI-C55549; NSC 46096; Oxiranemethanol; Oxiranylmethanol; Superlist Names 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; UNII-S54CF1DV9A; ; (+/-)-GLYCIDOL; 1,2-Epoxy-3-hydroxypropane; 1-Hydroxy-2,3-epoxypropane
Typical Product Specifications
Molecular weight
74.08
EINECS
209-128-3
SMILES
C1(CO1)CO
InChI
1S/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey
CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
-54 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.9 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant
4.66E-12 cm3/molecule-sec
Water solubility
1.00E+06 mg/L
Vapor Pressure
5.590 mm Hg
Henry's Law Constant
5.84E-09 atm-m3/mole
log P (octanol-water)
-0.95
Flash Point
178 °F
Water solubility
soluble
Boiling Point
61-62 °C15 mm Hg
Vapor Density
2.15
Density
1.117 g/mL at 25 °C
Merck
13,4503
Storage Temperature
2-8°C
Stability
Stability Stable, but may explode on contact with strong acids, strong bases, heavy metals, heavy metal salts. May decompose on exposure to water or moist air.
Refractive Index
1.433
Notes
Glycidol uses and applications include: Stabilizer for natural oils, vinyl polymers; additive for oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids; demulsifier; dye-leveling agent; epoxy resin diluent
Suggested storage of Glycidol: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents and sources of ignition
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Glycidol
Product Description
Product
Glycidol
CAS
556-52-5
Formula
C3H6O2
Synonym
Glycidol; 1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane; 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; 2,3-EPOXYPROPAN-1-OL; 2,3-Epoxypropanol; 2,3-Epoxypropanol-1; 2-Hydroxymethyloxiran; 2-Oxiranemethanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide; 5-17-03-00009 (Beilstein Handbook Reference); AI3-50540; Allyl alcohol oxide; BRN 0383562; CCRIS 1052; EC 209-128-3; EINECS 209-128-3; Epihydrin alcohol; Epoxypropyl alcohol; GLYCEROGLYCIDE; GLYCEROLGLYCIDE; Glycide; Glycidyl alcohol; Glycidyl alcohol 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane; HSDB 1819; Hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide; Hydroxymethyloxirane; Methanol, oxiranyl-; Monoepoxide glycidol; NCI-C55549; NSC 46096; Oxiranemethanol; Oxiranylmethanol; Superlist Names 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; UNII-S54CF1DV9A; ; (+/-)-GLYCIDOL; 1,2-Epoxy-3-hydroxypropane; 1-Hydroxy-2,3-epoxypropane
Typical Product Specifications
Molecular weight
74.08
EINECS
209-128-3
SMILES
C1(CO1)CO
InChI
1S/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey
CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point
-54 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.9 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Atmospheric OH Rate Constant
4.66E-12 cm3/molecule-sec
Water solubility
1.00E+06 mg/L
Vapor Pressure
5.590 mm Hg
Henry's Law Constant
5.84E-09 atm-m3/mole
log P (octanol-water)
-0.95
Flash Point
178 °F
Water solubility
soluble
Boiling Point
61-62 °C15 mm Hg
Vapor Density
2.15
Density
1.117 g/mL at 25 °C
Merck
13,4503
Storage Temperature
2-8°C
Stability
Stability Stable, but may explode on contact with strong acids, strong bases, heavy metals, heavy metal salts. May decompose on exposure to water or moist air.
Refractive Index
1.433
Notes
Glycidol uses and applications include: Stabilizer for natural oils, vinyl polymers; additive for oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids; demulsifier; dye-leveling agent; epoxy resin diluent
Suggested storage of Glycidol: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents and sources of ignition
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