glycidol
hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide
Identification
| Name | glycidol |
| IUPAC | oxiran-2-ylmethanol |
| CAS Number | 556-52-5 |
| EINECS | 209-128-3 |
| FDA UNII | S54CF1DV9A |
| Molecular Formula | C3 H6 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.07922000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005147 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.660C |
| Beilstein | 0383562 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.11700 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.43300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 178.00 °F. TCC ( 81.11 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for glycidol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for glycidol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
allyl alcohol oxide
2,3-
epoxy-1-propanol
epoxypropyl alcohol
glycide
glycidyl alcohol
epi-
hydrin alcohol
hydroxymethyl ethylene oxide
oxiran-2-ylmethanol
oxirane methanol
oxiranyl methanol
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