| Glycidol[1] | |
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Oxiranylmethanol |
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Other names
Glycidol |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 556-52-5 |
| PubChem | 11164 |
| ChemSpider | 10691 |
| KEGG | C10920 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:30966 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molar mass | 74.08 g mol−1 |
| Density | 1.1143 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
−54 °C |
| Boiling point |
61–62 °C, 151 °F |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| NFPA 704 |
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Glycidol is an organic compound that contains both epoxide and alcohol functional groups. Being bifunctional, it has a variety of industrial uses. The compound is a slightly viscous liquid that is slightly unstable and is not often encountered in pure form.
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Glycidol is prepared by the epoxidation of allyl alcohol.[2]
Glycidol is used as a stabilizer for natural oils and vinyl polymers and as a demulsifier. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of glycerol, glycidyl ethers, esters and amines. It is used in surface coatings, chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, sanitary chemicals and sterilizing milk of magnesia, and as a gelation agent in solid propellants.[3]
Glycidol is an irritant of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. Exposure to glycidol may also cause central nervous system depression, followed by central nervous system stimulation.[4] It is listed as IARC group2 carcinogen.