Glycerol formal

CAS: 4740-78-7

Ref. 3D-FG31104

Product Information

• Name: Glycerol formal
• Synonyms: 4-Hydroxyethyl-1,3-dioxlane5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 1,3-Formalglycerol, 5-Hydroxy-1,3-dioxane, 5-Hydroxy-m-dioxane, 5-M-Dioxanol, Glycerolformal, Unii-F6Up32Gbii, m-Dioxan-5-ol, 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol

Description

Glycerol formal is a glycol ether that contains two hydroxyl groups. It is a non-polymeric pharmacological agent with inhibitory properties against group P2 bacteria. The reaction mechanism of glycerol formal is the same as that of other glycol ethers and it is an antimicrobial agent. Glycerol formal has been shown to be effective against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella typhi. This compound has also been used in injection solutions and as a solvent for fatty acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 104.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c5-4-1-6-3-7-2-4/h4-5H,1-3H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=VCKSNYNNVSOWEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1COCOC1