Learn More
Description
Glycerol is a viscous, highly purified, fermentable alcohol often used to supplement the base of culture media (e.g. Agar). Glycerol is mixed into the solution with the culture base to support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms.
- CAS Number: 56-81-5
- EC number: 200-289-5
- Chemical formula: C3H8O3
- Molar mass: 92.09g/mol
- Density: 1.261 g/cm3
- Solubility in water: miscible
- Viscosity: 1.412 Pa•s
Specifications
Specifications
| Certifications/Compliance | ISO/DIS, 11014 |
| Color | Colorless |
| Content And Storage | 15°C to 30°C |
| Additive | Glycerol |
| Form | Highly Viscous |
| For Use With (Application) | Bacterial preservation media and in the isolation and cultivation of many organisms |
| Packaging Type | Bottle |
| Quantity | 500 g |
By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.