Products Description
Glycerol (molecular formula: CH₂OHCHOHCH₂OH), commonly referred to as glycerin or glycyl alcohol, is a clear, colourless and highly viscous liquid characterised by its sweet taste. Being the simplest trihydroxy alcohol, it acts as an indispensable intermediate across multiple chemical production chains. It features complete solubility in water and alcohols, yet only partial miscibility with ethyl vinyl ether and ethyl acetate. This multi‑purpose chemical is extensively used within perfume formulation and pharmaceutical processing. Apart from working as an effective antifreeze, it is also a key feedstock for soap and explosives production.
Products Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 20 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 290 °C |
| density | 1.25 g/mL(lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.474(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2525 | GLYCEROL |
| Fp | 320 °F |
| storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| solubility | H2O: 5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless |
| pka | 14.15(at 25℃) |
| form | Viscous Liquid |
| color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.265 (15/15℃)1.262 |
| Odor | Odorless. |
| PH Range | 5.5 - 8 |
| PH | 5.5-8 (25℃, 5M in H2O) |
| explosive limit | 2.6-11.3%(V) |
| Odor Type | odorless |
| biological source | synthetic (organic) |
| Water Solubility | >500 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| λmax | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.05 λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.04 |
| Merck | 14,4484 |
| JECFA Number | 909 |
| BRN | 635685 |
| Dielectric constant | 47.0（Ambient） |
| Exposure limits | OSHA: TWA 15 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids, strong bases. Combustible. |
| InChIKey | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | -2.32 |
| Surface tension | 64mN/m at 20°C |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 56-81-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2,3-Propanetriol(56-81-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Glycerine (56-81-5) |
| Absorption | ≤0.02 at 280nm in H2O at 0.5M ≤0.07 at 260nm in H2O at 0.5M |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | F,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 36-20/21/22-11 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25-39-26 |
| RIDADR | UN 1282 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | MA8050000 |
| F | 3 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 698 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29054500 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 56-81-5(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 in rats (ml/kg): >20 orally; 4.4 i.v. (Bartsch) |
Products Application
Glycerol is a vital basic organic raw material with broad‑ranging utilisation across industrial manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and daily‑use sectors.
It has more than 1,700 documented end‑uses, covering major fields including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, alkyd resins, tobacco processing, food production, acid‑modified resins, celluloid and explosives, as well as textile printing and dyeing.
While glycerol consumption for alkyd resins, celluloid and explosives is experiencing a downward trend, its market demand within pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries is projected to keep growing steadily.
Company Profile
Reliability starts with supply chain strength. Furuida (Jinan) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., based in Shandong, China, has built a modern fine chemical operation around R&D, production, sales, and global service. Its focus: new chemical materials. Its guiding principles: integrity, quality, and customer-first service. Its growth path: continuous innovation, strict quality control, internationalization, higher operating standards, and brand development.
An experienced foreign trade and technical support team, a mature global supply network, and robust supply chain capabilities allow Furuida to reach annual sales above RMB 600 million and serve more than 5,000 industrial customers. Its business spans Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania, where it has earned lasting trust and a strong industry reputation.
The company offers pharmaceutical intermediates and raw materials, food additives, electroplating chemicals, water treatment agents, dye auxiliaries, functional materials, titanium compounds, metal salts, catalysts, and surfactants. Applied in pharmaceuticals, electronics, coatings, rubber and plastics, fine chemicals, and water treatment, these products come with a promise of stable, cost-effective solutions and comprehensive one-stop service.
