Glycerin

Glycerin

Glycerin (glycerol) is the simplest trihydric alcohol, colorless viscous liquid with a sweet taste, highly soluble in water and alcohol.

Formula

Has moisture-binding, softening and stabilizing properties. Non-toxic, widely used in industry and medicine.

C₃H₈O₃

Application

in pharmaceutical forms (solvent, stabilizer, laxative, inhalation agent).