Glycerol formal
- CAS NO.：4740-78-7
- Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 104.1
- MDL number: MFCD00003218
- EINECS: 225-248-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:46:39
What is Glycerol formal?
Chemical properties
Clear liquid
The Uses of Glycerol formal
Glycerol formal is used as a dye emulsifier and as a cosolvent for drug delivery.
Properties of Glycerol formal
| Boiling point: | 192-193 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.203 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 97°C |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| solubility | Miscible with water and with ethanol (96 per cent). |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | 13.68±0.20(Predicted) |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4740-78-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,3-Dioxan-5-ol(4740-78-7) |
Safety information for Glycerol formal
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Glycerol formal
| InChIKey | VCKSNYNNVSOWEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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