CAS 556-52-5

Glycidol

Description:

Glycidol, also known as 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol, is a colorless, viscous liquid with a characteristic sweet odor. It is classified as an epoxide, which is a type of cyclic ether that contains a three-membered ring structure. Glycidol is soluble in water and organic solvents, making it versatile for various applications. It is primarily used in the production of glycidyl ethers, which serve as intermediates in the synthesis of resins, plastics, and surfactants. Glycidol exhibits reactive properties due to the presence of the epoxide group, allowing it to participate in ring-opening reactions with nucleophiles. However, it is also recognized for its potential health hazards, as it is considered a skin and eye irritant and has been classified as a possible human carcinogen. Proper handling and safety measures are essential when working with glycidol in laboratory or industrial settings. Overall, glycidol's unique chemical structure and reactivity make it an important compound in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C2H4O.CH4O/c1-2-3-1;1-2/h1-2H2;2H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C1CO1

Synonyms:

• (2R)-oxiran-2-ylmethanol
• (2S)-oxiran-2-ylmethanol
• (RS)-Glycidol
• 1,2-Epoxy-3-hydroxypropane
• 1-Hydroxy-2,3-epoxypropane
• 1-Propanol, 2,3-epoxy-
• 2,3-Epoxipropan-1-Ol
• 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol
• 2,3-Epoxypropan-1-ol
• 2,3-Epoxypropane-1-Ol
• 2,3-Epoxypropanol
• 2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane
• 2-Oxiranemethanol
• 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane
• 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide
• Allyl alcohol oxide
• Epihydrin alcohol
• Epiol OH
• Glycide
• Glycidyl alcohol
• Methanol - Oxirane (1:1)
• Nsc 46096
• Oxiran-2-Ylmethanol
• Oxirane methanol
• Oxiranemethanol
• Oxiranylmethanol
• Propan-1-Ol, 2,3-Epoxy-
• Racemic glycidol
• dl-Glycidol
• Glycidol
• 2,3-EPOXYPROPANOL-1
• ±-Oxiranyl-methanol
• GLYCEROGLYCIDE
• OXYRANYL METHANOL
• 2,3-epoxy-1-propano
• (±)-Oxiranyl-methanol
• (+/-)-OXIRANE-2-METHANOL

Levodropropizine EP Impurity C

CAS: 556-52-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: ST-EA-CP-L38003

LEVODROPROPIZINE IMPURITY C CRS

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LEVODROPROPIZINE IMPURITY C CRS

Ref: 41-Y0001048

(oxiran-2-yl)methanol

CAS: 556-52-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 74.0785

Ref: IN-DA003796

Oxiran-2-ylmethanol

CAS: 556-52-5

Oxiran-2-ylmethanol exhibits antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and can be used in related research in the field of life sciences.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: TM-TN9664

Glycidol

CAS: 556-52-5

Formula: C3H6O2

Purity: >99%

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 48-41-4001

Oxiran-2-ylmethanol

CAS: 556-52-5

Purity: 95%+

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 74.07900238

Ref: 10-F600961

Glycidol

Controlled Product

CAS: 556-52-5

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 04-C14036950

2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane

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2-(Hydroxymethyl)oxirane

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: colourless liquid

Molecular weight: 74.08g/mol

Ref: 54-OR3778

Epichlorohydrin Impurity 2

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Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 4Z-E-082004

Glycidol

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Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Clear liquid

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: 7W-GK3896

Glycidol

Controlled Product

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Applications Stabilizer in manufacturing of vinyl polymers; intermediate in synthesis of glycerol, glycidyl ethers, and amines; additive for oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids; epoxy resin diluent.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Hiles, R.A., et al.: Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 19, 347 (1981); Thompson, E.D., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 22, 665 (1984);

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: TR-G615700

Glycidol (~90%)

Controlled Product

CAS: 556-52-5

Applications Stabilizer in manufacturing of vinyl polymers; intermediate in synthesis of glycerol, glycidyl ethers, and amines; additive for oil and synthetic hydraulic fluids; epoxy resin diluent.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Hiles, R.A., et al.: Food Cosmet. Toxicol., 19, 347 (1981); Thompson, E.D., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 22, 665 (1984);

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: ~90%

Color and Shape: Colourless

Molecular weight: 74.08

Ref: TR-G615703

Glycidol

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Glycidol is an organic compound that is a colorless liquid at room temperature. It has been used as a reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Glycidol can be used as a building block for the preparation of more complex compounds, such as epoxides and other oxetanes. It is also useful in organic reactions such as Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, Michael additions, and hetero-Diels-Alder reactions. The CAS number for Glycidol is 556-52-5.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: Min. 97.0 Area-%

Molecular weight: 74.08 g/mol

Ref: 3D-Q-201169

Glycidol

CAS: 556-52-5

Glycidol is a hydrogen-bonding compound that has been used as a solid catalyst in analytical chemistry. It is also an important intermediate in the synthesis of polymers, such as p-hydroxybenzoic acid and cationic polymerization. Glycidol has shown to be effective in the analysis of fatty acids and blood sampling.

Formula: C₃H₆O₂

Purity: Min. 90%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 74.08 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FG23681