Glycerin (or glycerol)- It is a triatomic alcohol, a simple polyol compound. Glycerin is a viscous liquid without color and odor, sweet in taste, which is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerin has three hydrophilic hydroxy-groups, which causes its water solubility and hygroscopicity. The glycerol skeleton is the central part of all lipids, known as triglycerides.
Molecular Formula:C3H8O3
Molecular Weight:92, 09.
CAS No.:56-81-5
Application of glycerin:
Food additive E422 for food and beverages — for moisture retention and as a solvent and sweetener
Filler in low-fat foods (e.g. cookies)
Thickener in liqueurs
Sugar substitute
In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics for the manufacture of syrups, elixirs, soaps, shaving cream, toothpaste, skin and hair care products
As an astringent in the production of tablets
As a wound healing agent, for lubrication and moisturizing
For the production of nitroglycerin
For the production of antifreezes with a freezing temperature of about —37.8 °C with 60-70% glycerol in water
