CAS #: 56-81-5

Glycerin

Manufacturing

Glycerin (Glycerol) is a bioorganic alcohol, commonly derived from plant and animal products. Along with its many pharmaceutical uses, its anti-freezing abilities make it beneficial for laboratory use. This product is used as cryoprotectant for the cold storage proteins, enzymes, and biological samples.

Personal Care

Glycerin is a sugar alcohol compound widely used in personal care and cosmetic products. Glycerin is an effective humectant that is used in skin care and hair care. Glycerin is used in hair care products to help retain moisture in hair. It is also found in lotions, creams, and cleansers.

Pharmaceuticals

Glycerin (Glycerol) is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid that is hygroscopic and highly soluble in water and alcohol. It is derived from both natural sources—such as animal fats and vegetable oils—and can also be produced synthetically. Widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries, it serves multiple functions including acting as a solvent, stabilizer, and viscosity enhancer in syrups, injectable solutions, and oral formulations. It is a key ingredient in creams, ointments, and lotions due to its ability to retain moisture in the skin. Additionally, glycerol 85% functions as a mild laxative and a preservative in oral syrups thanks to its antimicrobial properties.

Grade

  • Industrial
  • Organic
  • Palm-based
  • Tallow-based
  • Soybean-based
  • Crude
  • USP
  • Kosher
  • Non-Kosher
  • Food Grade
  • Refined
  • 99.5%
  • 99.7%
  • Injectable
  • ACS
  • Ph.Eur
  • IP
  • BP
  • JP
  • CDMF
  • DMF
  • Solvent

Other Names

  • Glycerine
  • Glycerin 85%
  • Glycerol
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol
  • Propane-1,2,3-triol
  • Glycyl Alcohol
  • Trihydric Alcohol
  • Trihydroxypropane

Abbreviations

  • GLY
  • G85

Form

  • Liquid

Package Type Reagents

  • 204L Poly Drum

Shelf Life Reagents

  • 1825
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