Short Description

Appearance : It is a colorless, odorless slightly sweet dense liquid.

Chemical Name : E422, 1,2,3-propanetriol, glycerol

Chemical Formula: C3H8O3

Packaging Type : 250 kg. in barrels

Definition and Usage Areas:

Glycerin is an organic compound more formally known as glycerol. Common sources are animal fat and vegetable oil. Glycerin is a clear, odorless liquid at room temperature and has a sweet taste. It is commonly used in soaps and is a common ingredient in many pharmaceutical fields.

The molecular formula of glycerin is C3H5 (OH) 3. It consists of a chain of three carbon atoms in which each carbon atom is attached to a hydrogen atom (H+) and a hydroxyl group (OH-). Each of the two terminal carbon atoms has an additional hydrogen atom so that all three carbon atoms form a total of four bonds. Carbon has a valence of four, meaning it has a tendency to form four bonds.