Glycerin is colorless and odorless simple polyol compound. As a viscous liquid, it is considered sweet-tasting and non-toxic. Glycerin comes in various grades, forms and quantities, like most of the chemicals provided by Spectrum. We are also committed to the highest standards of quality when it comes to customer service, fast shipping, and meeting our customers' needs.
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight
CAS Number
C3H8O3
92.09
56-81-5
Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Insoluble in Benzene
Insoluble in Chloroform
Insoluble in Carbon disulfide
Insoluble in Carbon tetrachloride
Insoluble in Petroleum ether
Reactivity
It can react vigorously, violently or explosively with oxidizers
Glycerin is incompatible with strong oxidizers such as chromium trioxide, potassium chlorate, or potassium permanganate and may explode on contact
Explosive glyceryl nitrate is formed from a mixture of glycerin and nitric and sulfuric acids
When Perchloric acid and Lead oxide are mixed with glycerin, perchloric esters are formed, which may be explosive
Glycerin and chlorine may explode if heated and confined
Glycerin may react violently with acetic anhydride, aniline, nitrobenzene, chromic oxide, lead oxide, fluorine, phosphorous triiodide, ethylene oxide, silver perchlorate, sodium peroxide, and sodium hydride
