Description
Glycerol can be used as an emollient, solvent, sweetening agent, in pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, foodstuffs and toiletries.
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycerin
Canonical SMILES
C(C(CO)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
InChIKey
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Appearance
Colorless Liquid
Application
Hair care
Body care
Face care
Refractive Index
1.452-1.475
Risk Statements
R36; R20/21/22; R11
Safety Statements
S24/25-S39-S26
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with perchloric acid, lead oxide, acetic anhydride, nitrobenzene, chlorine, peroxides, strong acids, strong bases. Combustible.
Vapor Pressure
<1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)