GLYCERINE
Product information
CAS No.
56-81-5
EC No.
200-289-5
Summary formula
C₃H₈O₃.
ADR
NO
Physical form
Colorless, viscous liquid with a sweetish taste, well soluble in water and alcohols, hygroscopic.
Application
- In the pharmaceutical industry as an ingredient in medicines, syrups and ointments.
- In the cosmetics industry as a moisturizer in creams, lotions and soaps.
- In food chemistry as a sweetener and stabilizer in food products.