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Glycerin
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Glycerin |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Glycerol;Glycerin;Propane-1,2,3-triol |
| Chinese name | 甘油 |
| Chinese synonyms | 丙三醇;1,2,3-丙三醇;甘油 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 56-81-5 |
| EINECS No. | 200-289-5 |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 92.09 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; water ≤0.5%; chloride ≤0.001%; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤5 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Colorless odorless viscous liquid, sweet taste, hygroscopic, miscible with water and alcohol
Application scenarios
Pharmaceutical excipient, cosmetic humectant, food additive, alkyd resin, explosives