Glycerin Usp
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Glycerin usp
glycerol /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/ is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations.
Formula: c3h8o3
density: 1.26 g/cm³
molar mass: 92.09382 g/mol
iupac id: propane-1,2,3-triol
boiling point: 290 °c
melting point: 17.8 °c
classification: polyol
glycerol /ˈɡlɪsərɒl/[4] (also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences) is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener andhumectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides.
Cas number
56-81-5
chebi
chebi:17522
chembl
chembl692
chemspider
733
drugbank
db04077
iuphar/bps
5195
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