Glycidol

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Glycidol^[1]

IUPAC name	Oxiranylmethanol
Other names	Glycidol 2,3-Epoxy-1-propanol 3-Hydroxypropylene oxide
Identifiers
CAS number	[556-52-5]
SMILES	OCC1CO1
Properties
Molecular formula	C₃H₆O₂
Molar mass	74.08 g/mol
Density	1.1143 g/cm³
Melting point	-54 °C
Boiling point	167 °C (dec.)
Hazards
NFPA 704	2 4 3
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Glycidol is an organic compound containing epoxide and alcohol functional groups. It is a clear, slightly viscous liquid that has a variety of industrial uses.

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.^[2]

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.^[3]