Glycidol
[CAS# 556-52-5]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ether
• Name: Glycidol
• Synonyms: 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol; 3-Hydroxy-1,2-epoxypropane
• Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• CAS Registry Number: 556-52-5
• EC Number: 209-128-3

Properties

• Density: 1.143
• Melting point: -54 °C
• Boiling point: 160-161 °C
• Refractive index: 1.43-1.434
• Flash point: 71 °C
• Water solubility: soluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08 Danger
• Risk Statements: H350-H341-H360F-H331-H312-H302-H335-H315-H319
• Safety Statements: S45;S53

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360F
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360F

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