Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%

Name: Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003190

About Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%

Glycerol (CAS 56-81-5) is a cell culture reagent offered by Vaqora Chemicals in Cell Culture grade with a typical assay of 99.5%. Formula C3H8O3, molecular weight 92.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named propane-1,2,3-triol. Alternative names: 1,2,3-Propanetriol and Glycerin.

In its supplied form it is a clear colourless liquid. Reported physical data include a melting point of 20 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span cell culture, media supplementation and cell-based assays. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 L and 250 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Cell culture
Media supplementation
Cell-based assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003190
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	Cell Culture
Purity / assay	99.5%
HSN code	29054500
InChIKey	PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(C(CO)O)O
PubChem CID	753

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless liquid
Melting point	20 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	60.7 Å²
Synonyms	1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5% is 56-81-5. It is also known as 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin, Glycerine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%?

Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5% 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, for cell culture, 99.5% can I order?

We supply Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5% in Cell Culture (99.5%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 L, 250 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5%?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5% 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, for cell culture, 99.5% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycerol, for cell culture, 99.5% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.