4278 Glycidol Glycidol is an organic compound that contains both epoxide and alcohol functional groups. Being bifunctional, it has a variety of industrial uses. The compound is a slightly viscous liquid that is slightly unstable and is not often encountered in pure form. 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. 556-52-5 11164 C3H6O2 White powder. 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans. (L135) This is a toxic chemical found in cigarettes or generated by tobacco combustion. 2014-08-29T05:54:29Z 2014-12-24T20:26:43Z Glycidol C10920 CHEBI:30966 true OCC1CO1 C3H6O2 InChI=1/C3H6O2/c4-1-3-2-5-3/h3-4H,1-2H2 InChIKey=CTKINSOISVBQLD-UHFFFAOYNA-N 74.0785 74.036779436 Exogenous Solid CHEMBL1530150 10691