Glycerol

  • CAT Number: R048383
  • CAS Number: 56-81-5
  • Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O₃
  • Molecular Weight: 92.09
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Glycerol(Cat No.:R048383), is a simple polyol compound, also known as glycerin or glycerine. It is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting liquid that is widely used in various industries. Glycerol has numerous applications, including as a moisturizing agent in cosmetics and personal care products, a humectant in the food industry to retain moisture and sweetness in products like baked goods and confections, and as a solvent and lubricant in pharmaceuticals and industrial processes. It also plays a role in the production of biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Glycerol’s versatility and safety make it a valuable and ubiquitous compound in modern manufacturing and consumer products.


Catalog Number R048383
CAS Number 56-81-5
Synonyms

1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanol; Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane; Bulbold; Cognis G; Cristal; DG; DG Glycerin; E 422; Emery 916; GL 300; Glycerin; Glycerin DG; Glycerine; Glyceritol; Glycyl Alcohol; Glyrol; Glysanin; IFP; M 314429;

Molecular Formula C₃H₈O₃
Purity ≥95%
Storage -20°C
IUPAC Name propane-1,2,3-triol
InChI InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChIKey PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C(C(CO)O)O

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