Glycidol
TL;DR: Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O2 and molecular weight 74.03678 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
oxiran-2-ylmethanol
Also Known As: GLYCIDOL, oxiran-2-ylmethanol, Oxiranemethanol, Glycide, Oxiranylmethanol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.03678 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 32.8 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 74.03678 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 35.0 |
| Purity | 96% |
| Melting Point | -49 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 333 °F at 760 mmHg (with decomposition) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.1143 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 162 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.9 mmHg at 77 °F ; 2.5 mmHg at 151 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.4287 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1C(O1)CO |
| InChIKey | CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Glycidol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at 96%. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5) has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.04 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.1143 at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include GLYCIDOL and oxiran-2-ylmethanol.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H302 + H312, H315, H319, H330, H335, H341, H350, H360F, H022, H021
Chemical Property Profile of Glycidol
Property Insights of Glycidol
The XLogP value of -0.9 indicates that Glycidol is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 32.8 Ų, Glycidol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Glycidol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Glycidol?
The CAS number of Glycidol is 556-52-5.
What is the molecular formula of Glycidol?
The molecular formula of Glycidol is C3H6O2.
What is the molecular weight of Glycidol?
The molecular weight of Glycidol is 74.03678 g/mol.
What are the applications of Glycidol?
Glycidol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Product profile: commercial lots are supplied at 96%. Available...
Where can I buy Glycidol?
You can request a quote for Glycidol directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Glycidol?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Glycidol and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.