Glycerin
Glycerin (glycerol) is the simplest trihydric alcohol, a colorless viscous liquid with a sweet taste, well soluble in water and alcohol.
FormulaIt possesses moisture-binding, softening and stabilizing properties. Non-toxic, widely used in industry and medicine.
C₃H₈O₃Application
in dosage forms (solvent, stabilizer, laxative, inhalation agent).