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Glycerin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
Glycerol, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycerin
Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
56-81-5
Molecular Weight:
92.09
Beilstein:
635685
MDL number:
MFCD00004722
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749954
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

glycerin

autoignition temp.

698 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.474 (lit.)

bp

182 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)

mp

20 °C (lit.)

density

1.25 g/mL (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

OCC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2

InChI key

PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Glycerin USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard, standard stock and system suitability solutions for identification and impurity analysis in the given below monographs according to United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Glycerin
  • Glyceryl Dibehenate
  • Mono- and Di-glycerides
  • L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Glyceryl Dibehenate
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(4), 5791-5791 (2018)
Glycerin
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 28(4), 2132-2132 (2020)
L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 47(3) (2021)
Mono- and Di-glycerides
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 30(4), 5890-5890 (2018)
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