Glycerol formal, 99+%, mixture of isomers, stabilized, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Acros 259772500

Product Code. 10490511

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol formal
• CAS: 4740-78-7, 5464-28-8
• pH: 4.0 to 6.5 (10% soln.)
• Flash Point: 97°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99% min. Sum of alpha-and beta-isomers (GC)
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• MDL Number: MFCD00003218
• Merck Index: 14, 4485
• Solubility Information: (50% in water) Clear
• Viscosity: 16 mPa.s (20°C)
• Percent Purity: 99+%

• Name Note: 99+%
• Density: 1.2100g/mL
• Boiling Point: 193.0°C to 195.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4500 to 1.4520
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Specific Gravity: 1.21
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 104.11
• Formula Weight: 104.11
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Glycerol formal, mixture of approx. 55% 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane and approx. 45% 4-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolane

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only