Glycerin
CompareAliases: Glycerol, Propane-1,2,3-triol
Water-soluble humectant and polyol used for moisture retention, solvent support, and sensory modification.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Glycerin |
| IUPAC Name | propane-1,2,3-triol |
| Other Names | Glycerol, Propane-1,2,3-triol |
| Abbreviations | - |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O3 |
| CAS # | 56-81-5 |
| EC # | 200-289-5 |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Glycerin is a widely used polyol in personal care, home care, food-related, pharmaceutical excipient, and technical formulations. It contributes humectancy, solvent support, freezing point depression, and sensory modification depending on concentration and grade.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Pharmaceutical Excipient
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Skin Cream
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Lotion
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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