What is glycidyl glycerol ether used for?

Glycidyl glycerol ether is commonly used as a polyfunctional epoxy crosslinker in polymer modification, coatings, and hydrogel formation. Its epoxy groups can react with nucleophiles such as amines, thiols, and hydroxyl groups, enabling covalent network formation.

What does “polyfunctional” mean for this reagent?

“Polyfunctional” means the molecule contains more than one reactive epoxy group, allowing it to form crosslinked networks rather than acting only as a chain extender.

How does it differ from a typical diepoxide crosslinker?

Compared to simple diepoxides, polyfunctional glycidyl ethers can produce higher crosslink density, influencing gelation behavior, stiffness, solvent resistance, and swelling depending on formulation and conditions.

Is glycidyl glycerol ether water soluble?

Solubility depends on molecular structure and formulation. Glycidyl glycerol ethers are generally more polar than many aromatic epoxies and may show partial miscibility with polar solvents. Solvent compatibility should be verified under intended use conditions.

Glycidyl Glycerol-Ether, Polyfunctional

Product Number:

CAS #

CAS # Product #

09221

25038-04-04

Size

Price

$38.95

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Product Specifications

Spec-09221.pdf

Synonyms

Glycerol triglycidyl ether

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

SDS_09221.pdf

Handling

Gloves & chemical goggles

Storage

Store at room temperature

Hazards

Hazard Code

H4g

Product Description

Glycidyl glycerol-ether is a highly reactive, multifunctional epoxy compound used as a crosslinking agent, adhesion promoter, and polymer modifier. Its hydroxyl and epoxy functionalities enable compatibility with a wide range of resins and coatings, making it a valuable additive in high-performance materials. It is an effective crosslinker for hydroxyl-, amine-, and carboxylic acid-functional polymers and contains a mixture of mono, di and tri epoxides.
WPE: 135 - 155

Applications:

Coatings & Adhesives: Enhances adhesion, flexibility, and durability in epoxy-based coatings and adhesives.

Polymer Modification: Used to modify resins and thermosetting polymers for improved mechanical properties.

Biomedical & Drug Delivery: Functions as a biocompatible crosslinker in medical formulations.

Electronics & Insulating Materials: Provides thermal and chemical stability in electronic encapsulants and protective coatings.

Composites & High-Performance Materials: Strengthens fiber-reinforced composites for structural applications.

FAQs

Common questions about Glycidyl Glycerol Ether, Polyfunctional.

What is glycidyl glycerol ether used for?

Glycidyl glycerol ether is commonly used as a polyfunctional epoxy crosslinker in polymer modification, coatings, and hydrogel formation.

Its epoxy groups can react with nucleophiles such as amines, thiols, and hydroxyl groups, enabling covalent network formation.
What does “polyfunctional” mean for this reagent?

“Polyfunctional” means the molecule contains more than one reactive epoxy group, allowing it to form crosslinked networks rather than acting only as a chain extender.
How does it differ from a typical diepoxide crosslinker?

Compared to simple diepoxides (two epoxy groups), polyfunctional glycidyl ethers can produce higher crosslink density.

Crosslink density can influence gelation behavior, stiffness, solvent resistance, and swelling, depending on formulation and conditions.
Is glycidyl glycerol ether water soluble?

Solubility depends on molecular structure and formulation, but glycidyl glycerol ethers are generally more polar than many aromatic epoxies and may show partial miscibility with polar solvents.

Solvent compatibility should be verified under intended use conditions.