Glycerol monoacetate, tech., mixture of isomers, cont. varying amounts of diacetate

Description

CAS: 26446-35-5 | C5H10O4 | 134.13 g/mol

Glycerol monoacetate is used for production of tanning leather and dye. It is also used as a solvent.

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Applications
Glycerol monoacetate is used for production of tanning leather and dye. It is also used as a solvent.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, ether (slightly), and insoluble in benzene.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Protect from moisture. Store at room temperature. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 26446-35-5
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 134.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00036185
• InChI Key: KMZHZAAOEWVPSE-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: monoacetin, acetin, 1-monoacetin, glycerol monoacetate, glyceryl monoacetate, acetoglyceride, glyceryl acetate, acetin, 1-mono, monacetin, glycerol 1-monoacetate
• PubChem CID: 33510
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dihydroxypropyl acetate
• SMILES: CC(=O)OCC(O)CO

• Density: 1.21
• Boiling Point: 258°C
• Flash Point: 145°C (293°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.45
• Quantity: 250 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,6242
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol,ether (slightly),and insoluble in benzene.
• Formula Weight: 134.13
• Grade: Technical
• Assay: cont. varying amounts of diacetate
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol monoacetate, tech., mixture of isomers

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	247-704-6
RTECSNumber	AK3595000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only