Glycerol formal CAS#: 4740-78-7; ChemWhat Code: 65249
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Glycerol formal |
| Synonyms | 1,3-Formalglycerol;5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane;5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane;m-Dioxan-5-ol;Glycerol F0rmal;Glycerolformal(mixtureof5-Hydroxy-1,3-Dioxaneand4-Hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxane;Glycerol formal, mixture of isomers, 99+%;GLYCEROL FORMAL/METHYLIDINOGLYCEROL, SERICOSOL N., GLICERINFORMAL0 |
| CAS Registry Number | 4740-78-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 104.10452 |
| EINECS | 225-248-9 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
| IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc.: | IUPA Names, InChI, InChI Key, Canonical SMILES, etc. |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Boiling Point | 192-193 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.203 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| Flash Point | 97°C |
| Storage | 0-10°C |
| InChIKey | VCKSNYNNVSOWEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol(4740-78-7) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| S Phrase | 23-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| F | 3 |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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