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Glycerol, ultrapure, 99.5+%
Description
Glycerol, ultrapure is used in sample preparation and gel formation for polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Glycerol (5-10%) increases the density of a sample so that the sample will layer at the bottom of a gel's sample well. Glycerol is also used to aid in casting gradient gels and as a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component, glycerol is used as a solvent, plasticizer and humectant. Additional uses include as an aid in casting gradient gels, a protein stabilizer and storage buffer component.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 18°C |
| Density | 1.26 |
| Boiling Point | 182°C (20 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 160°C (320°F) |
| Packaging | Plastic bottle |
| Linear Formula | HOCH2CH(OH)CH2OH |
| Refractive Index | 1.474 |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| Beilstein | 635685 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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