Diglycerol

CAS: 627-82-7

Ref. 3D-FD39315

Product Information

• Name: Diglycerol
• Synonyms: 1,2-Propanediol, 3,3′-oxybis-, 1,2-Propanediol, 3,3′-oxydi-, 3,3′-Oxybis[1,2-propanediol], 3,3′-Oxydi-1,2-propanediol, 3-(2,3-Dihydroxypropoxy)Propane-1,2-Diol, 4-Oxa-1,2,6,7-heptanetetrol, 4-Oxaheptane-1,2,6,7-tetrol, Bis(2,3-dihydroxypropyl) ether, NSC 8689, α,α-Diglycerol

Description

Diglycerol is a glyceride that has antimicrobial properties. It is a surface-active agent, which inhibits bacterial growth and biofilm formation by disrupting the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. Diglycerol is also used in the production of glycerin and glycol esters, which are used in the manufacture of soaps, lotions, and other cosmetics. This compound shows anti-atherosclerotic effects at low doses in laboratory animals by inhibiting inflammation and breakdown of blood vessels. The reaction mechanism for this effect is not fully understood; however, it may be due to its ability to inhibit the release of reactive oxygen species from macrophages or cardiac muscle cells.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 80.0 Area-%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H14O5/c7-1-5(9)3-11-4-6(10)2-8/h5-10H,1-4H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=GPLRAVKSCUXZTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OCC(O)COCC(O)CO