Product Overview
Glycerol (Glycerin) Reagent, ACS
Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
CAS Number: 56-81-5
Glycerol, Reagent, ACS, is an odorless, viscous and colorless liquid sugar alcohol (polyol). Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that allow its solubility in water and give it it's hygroscopic nature. It is used in gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and in density modification of gel electrophoresis samples. As an ACS grade Reagent, ScienceLab Glycerol is used as the quality standard against which other substances are graded and has met the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.
Synonyms: Glycerin ; 1,2,3-Propanetriol
| TEST | MIN | MAX |
|---|---|---|
| ASSAY | 99.5% | |
| NEUTRALITY | TO PASS TEST | |
| COLOR (APHA) | 10 | |
| RESIDUE AFTER IGNITION | 0.005% | |
| CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS (as Cl) | 0.003% | |
| SULFATES (SO4) | 0.001% | |
| ACROLEIN AND GLUCOSE | TO PASS TEST | |
| FATTY ACID ESTERS | 0.05% | |
| SUBSTANCES DARKENED BY (H2SO4) | TO PASS TEST | |
| HEAVY METALS (as Pb) | 2 ppm | |
| WATER (H2O) | 0.5% |
Shipping Information
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Storage Information
HYGROSCOPIC: Keep tightly closed.
