4756-20-1

Usage

Physical state

Colorless liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Usage

Solvent in industrial processes, reagent in organic synthesis, intermediate in production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals

Hazards

Can cause irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory system if not handled properly, exposure to high concentrations can be dangerous

Safety precautions

Proper safety measures should be taken when working with this chemical to avoid exposure and potential hazards.

Upstream product

• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Thermodynamic characteristics of the sorption of glycerol ethers on stationary phase OV-101

Retention characteristics, temperature dependences of the retention characteristics, and thermodynamic characteristics of sorption on the nonpolar OV-101 phase are determined for 33 glycerol mono-, di-, and triethers with linear and branched monobasic alc

Etherification of glycerol with ethanol over solid acid catalysts

Different types of acidic heterogeneous catalysts, including sulfonic resins, zeolites and grafted silicas are used for the synthesis of mono-ethers of glycerol using ethanol as the alcohol. The study shows that the performances of the catalysts are governed by both the acidity and the polarity of their surface. Materials with strong hydrophobic character are not active as they do not allow the adsorption of the glycerol. On the other hand a strong adsorption of glycerol on the polar surfaces leads to low activity as well. The best compromise has been found by using sulfonic-acid polystyrene resins of the Amberlyst family and zeolites with intermediate aluminium contents.