Glycidal | 556-52-5

Additional information

CAS ID

556-52-5

IUPAC Name

oxiran-2-ylmethanol

Molecular Formula

C3H4O2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

OCC1CO1

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

556-52-5

IUPAC Name

oxiran-2-ylmethanol

Molecular Formula

C3H4O2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

OCC1CO1

Description

11164

Synonym: glycidol, oxiranemethanol, 2,3-epoxy-1-propanol, epihydrin alcohol, glycide, oxiranylmethanol, 3-hydroxypropylene oxide, 1-propanol, 2,3-epoxy, 2,3-epoxypropanol, glycidyl alcohol

Density1.1100g/mL
ColorBeige-Yellow to White
Melting Point-54.0°C
Boiling Point160.0°C to 161.0°C
Flash Point71°C
Infrared SpectrumAuthentic
Beilstein17,104
PackagingGlass bottle
Merck Index15,4525
Refractive Index1.4300 to 1.4340
Solubility InformationSolubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether
Specific Gravity1.11
Formula Weight74.08
Physical FormPowder, Crystals or Chunks
Viscosity4.0 mPa.s (20°C)
Chemical Name or MaterialGlycidol

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