INTRODUCTION

Glycidol is a viscous organic compound that belongs to the class of beta-oxyalcohols. Its reactivity is attributed to the epoxy moiety at beta position.  The alcohol finds applications majorly in APIs, glycidyl esters and ethers, and in alkanolamines.

Manufacture

It is manufactured from 2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol in a catalyzed ring closure process.  The unreacted reactant is removed by distillation

SynonymOxiran-2-ylmethanol
1,2-Epoxy-3-hydroxypropane
CAS #556-52-5
EINECS #209-128-3
Molecular formulaC3H6O2
Molecular weight74.08
Structure

Applications

APIS

-S-(-)-Atenolol           (Beta-blocker)

-Guaifenesin             (Expectorant)

-Indivir sulphate        (Anti-retroviral)

-Leinamycin              (Antibiotic)

-Levodropropizine     (Antitussive)

-Propanolol               (Beta-blocker)

Intermediates

-Alkanolamines

-Polyglycerols

-Glycidyl methacrylate

-Glycidyl fatty acid esters

Others

-Production of non-ionic surfactants based on fatty alcohols

SPECIFICATIONS

TestUnitSpecifications
AppearanceColourless transparent liquid
Identification by IRShould conform to the reference spectrum
Identification by proton NMRShould conform to the structure
Specific Gravityg/cm31.10 -1.20
MoistureWt %Max 0.5
Assay by GC%Min 97.0
Assay by titrimetry%Min 97.0

STORAGE

Recommended storage temperature – 2° to 8°C

Shipped under temperature-controlled conditions

PACKING

50 kg /200 kg UN-approved HDPE drum 

REACH Status

Not registered

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