Product Name: Glycerol

Synonyms: Glycerine; 1,2,3-Propanetriol

Molecular Formula: C3H8O3

Molecular Weight: 92.09

CAS No.: 56-81-5

EINECS: 200-289-5

Description

Glycerol is a naturally occurring chemical.

Glycerol is most commonly used for constipation, improving hydration and performance in athletes, and for certain skin conditions. It is also used for meningitis, stroke, obesity, ear infections, and other conditions.

Glycerol attracts water into the gut, softening stools and relieving constipation.

In the blood, it attracts water so that the water stays in the body longer. This might help an athlete exercise for longer.

Benefits

1.The ability of glycerol to retain moisture and its moisturizing properties make it an attractive ingredient in many moisturizing formulas. Glycerin can also prevent cosmetics from drying or freezing.

2.In food, the utility of glycerol comes from its ability to form intermolecular hydrogen bonds, especially with water molecules. Its low toxicity and lack of unpleasant smell or taste allow the use of glycerol as an emulsifier

Uses
Glycerol is used in many industrial applications, in the pharmaceutical industry, in cosmetics and personal care products, in the production of resins, detergents, plastics and tobacco, and as a moisturizer in food.