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838 words, approx. 3 pages
Glycerol Glycerol is the common name of the organic compound whose chemical structure is HOCH2-CHOH- CH2OH. Propane-1,2,3-triol or glycerin (USP), as it is also called, consists of a chain of three ca... Read more
459 words, approx. 2 pages
Glycerol The quality of many foods and other familiar products comes from glycerol, a sweet, viscous liquid that is classified as an alcohol. Candy, ice cream, and cake frosting, for instance, get the... Read more
814 words, approx. 3 pages
Glycerol Overview Glycerol (GLIH-ser-ol) is a clear, colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting syrupy liquid. It is a trihydric alcohol, meaning that its molecules contain three hydroxyl (−OH) groups.... Read more