Glycidol

Name: Glycidol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026438

About Glycidol

Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5) is an impurity of Levodropropizine offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C3H6O2, molecular weight 74.08 g/mol. The IUPAC name is oxiran-2-ylmethanol. It is also known as Oxiranemethanol or 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Levodropropizine impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Glycidol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Levodropropizine

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Levodropropizine.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycidol
Catalogue No.	VQ-026438
CAS Number	556-52-5
IUPAC name	oxiran-2-ylmethanol
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molecular weight	74.08 g/mol
Exact mass	74.0368
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1C(O1)CO
PubChem CID	11164

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	32.8 Å²
Synonyms	Oxiranemethanol, 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol, Glycide, 1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-, Epihydrin alcohol, Oxiranylmethanol, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane, Glycidyl alcohol, 2,3-Epoxypropanol, 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide, 2-Oxiranemethanol, Epoxypropyl alcohol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350May cause cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycidol?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycidol is 556-52-5. It is also known as Oxiranemethanol, 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol, Glycide.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycidol?

Glycidol has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxiran-2-ylmethanol.

What is Glycidol used for?

Glycidol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levodropropizine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycidol can I order?

We supply Glycidol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycidol?

Yes. Every lot of Glycidol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycidol be shipped internationally?

Yes. Glycidol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.