Glycerin
Glycerol, also known as glycerin or glycerine, is a simple polyol compound. Glycerol is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. It is also used as a bacterial culture medium. Its presence in blood can be used as an effective marker to measure liver disease. It is also widely used as a sweetener in the food industry and as a humectant in pharmaceutical formulations. Because of its three hydroxyl groups, glycerol is miscible with water and is hygroscopic in nature.
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HS Code
15200000
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CAS No
56-81-5
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Chemical Formula
C3H8O3
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Glycerol is used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant.
- In pharmaceutical formulations as a thickening agent and lubricant.
- It is also used in the production of cosmetics and personal care products, such as soaps, lotions, and toothpaste. In addition, glycerol has industrial applications, such as in the production of alkyd resins and explosives.
- In food and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener, and may help preserve foods.
- It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods (e.g., cookies), and as a thickening agent in liqueurs.
SIMILAR NAME
- Glycerine / Glycerol / 1,2,3-Trioxypropane / 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane / 1,2,3-Propanetriol / Propane-1,2,3-triol
PACKING
250 Kgs Drum