Glycerol Formal (mixture of 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol and 4-Hydroxymethyldioxolane)
Ambeed
A358784
100g
$12
Glycerol Formal (mixture of 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol and 4-Hydroxymethyldioxolane)
Ambeed
A358784
500g
$43
Glycerol Formal (mixture of 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol and 4-Hydroxymethyldioxolane)
Ambeed
A358784
1kg
$76
Glycerol Formal (mixture of 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol and 4-Hydroxymethyldioxolane)
Sigma-Aldrich
G1513
250ml
$135
Glycerol formal
Sigma-Aldrich
49920
100ml
$67.8
Glycerol formal
Sigma-Aldrich
G1513
100ml
$69.5
Glycerol formal
Sigma-Aldrich
49920
500ml
$229
Glycerol formal
Sigma-Aldrich
G1513
1l
$355
Glycerol formal
TCI Chemical
G0244
500mL
$197
Glycerol Formal (mixture of 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol and 4-Hydroxymethyldioxolane)
1of2
Properties
Boiling point
192-193 °C (lit.)
Density
1.203 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index
1.4520
Flash point
192-193°C
storage temp.
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form
clear liquid
color
Colorless to Almost colorless
Sensitive
Hygroscopic
Merck
14,4485
BRN
103206
Safety Information
Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H319：Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
P305+P351+P338：IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
Description
Glycerol formal is used to to solubilize water-insoluble compounds for subsequent aqueous dilution. It has been used as a chemical and dye emulsifier and as a cosolvent for drug delivery. Glycerol formal was used as a vehicle for antibiotic delivery in rats.
