Description

Glycerine (or glycerine, glycerol) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is used in food, pharmaceutical formulations and chemical industry like paints. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides. Glycerol is sweet-tasting and of low toxicity.