Glycerol, food grade (FCC)

Name: Glycerol, food grade (FCC)
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047153

About Glycerol, food grade (FCC)

Glycerol (CAS 56-81-5) is an analytical reagent grade solvent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Food Grade grade. The compound has the formula C3H8O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 92.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named propane-1,2,3-triol. Common synonyms include glycerin and Glycerine.

The product is provided as a liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is commonly used for analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation, titrimetric analysis and food and flavour applications. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and food and beverage processing.

We offer Glycerol in 100 g, 250 mL, 500 mL and 1 L packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis
Food & flavour applications

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycerol, food grade (FCC)
Catalogue No.	VQ-047153
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	Food Grade
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

BP/USP/EP / Cell Cult…

Glycerol, BP/USP/EP, cell culture tested

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

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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

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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, food grade (FCC)?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC)?

Glycerol, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) can I order?

We supply Glycerol, food grade (FCC) in Food Grade grade, in 100 g, 250 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L, 5 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycerol, food grade (FCC)?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol, food grade (FCC) 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, food grade (FCC) be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycerol, food grade (FCC) worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.