Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

Name: Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-046050

About Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

Glycerol is a cell culture reagent in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade carrying the CAS registry number 56-81-5. With the molecular formula C3H8O3, it has a molar mass of 92.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named propane-1,2,3-triol. It is also known as glycerin or Glycerine.

The product is provided as a liquid. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is commonly used for cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 500 mL and 1 L packs, Glycerol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested
Catalogue No.	VQ-046050
CAS Number	56-81-5
IUPAC name	propane-1,2,3-triol
Molecular formula	C₃H₈O₃
Molecular weight	92.09 g/mol
Exact mass	92.0473
Grade	BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture
HSN code	29054500
InChIKey	PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO)O)O
PubChem CID	753

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol, Trihydroxypropane, Glyceritol, 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, Glyrol, Glysanin, Grocolene, Glycerin, anhydrous, Synthetic glycerin

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 56-81-5

Glycerol, 87%

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-002010

Extra Pure

Glycerol, 98%

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-002011

Food Grade

Glycerol, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-047153

Cell Culture

Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-003190

Molecular Biology

Glycerol, for molecular biology 99%+

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-003338

AR

Glycerol, GR 99%+

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-001800

IP

Glycerol, IP 98.0%

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-045747

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

Glycerol, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

CAS: 56-81-5
Formula: C₃H₈O₃
MW: 92.09 g/mol

VQ-047152

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested is 56-81-5. It is also known as glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested has the molecular formula C3H8O3 and a molecular weight of 92.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is propane-1,2,3-triol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested can I order?

We supply Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested in BP/USP/EP / Cell Culture grade, in 500 mL, 1 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested 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 Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.