Glycidol CAS#: 556-52-5; ChemWhat Code: 63708

Names & Identifiers

Product Name Glycidol
Synonyms GLYCEROLGLYCIDE;(+/-)-GLYCIDOL;GLYCIDOL;GLYCEROGLYCIDE;3-HYDROXY-1,2-EPOXYPROPANE;3-HYDROXYPROPYLENE OXIDE;2,3-EPOXY-1-PROPANOL;2,3-EPOXYPROPAN-1-OL
CAS Registry Number 556-52-5
Molecular Formula C3H6O2
Molecular Weight 74.08
EINECS 209-128-3
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Glycidol CAS#: 556-52-5

Chemical & Physical Properties

Melting point  -54 °C
Boiling Point  61-62 °C15 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.117 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor Density  2.15 (vs air)
vapor pressure  0.9 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.433(lit.)
Flash Point  178 °F
Storage  2-8°C
form  Powder, Crystals or Chunks
Color  White to light yellow-beige
Water Solubility  soluble
Merck  13,4503
Stability: Stability Stable, but may explode on contact with strong acids, strong bases, heavy metals, heavy metal salts. May decompose on exposure to water or moist air.
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NIST Chemistry Reference Glycidol(556-52-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Oxiranemethanol(556-52-5)

Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases)

Hazard Codes  T
R Phrase  45-60-21/22-23-36/37/38-68
S Phrase  53-45-36/37-26
RIDADR  UN 2810 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  UB4375000
10-21
Hazard Note  Toxic
Storage Class  6.1(b)
Packing Group  III
Hazardous Substances Data 556-52-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
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