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Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable Glycerin

Chemical Formula:

C₃H₈O₃

CAS Number:

56-81-5

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Pharmaceutical GradeNoNoYesYes
Food GradeNoNoYesYes
Cosmetic GradeYesYesYesNo
High-Purity GradeNoNoYesYes
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Vegetable Glycerin

Chemical Formula:

C₃H₈O₃

CAS Number:

56-81-5

Vegetable Glycerin is a clear, odorless, and viscous liquid derived from plant oils, primarily soybean, palm, or coconut oil. It is a natural humectant, which means it attracts moisture from the air, making it an excellent ingredient in personal care products like lotions, creams, and soaps. It is also used in food and pharmaceuticals as a sweetener, thickening agent, and preservative. Due to its moisturizing properties, it is widely utilized in skincare, oral care, and health supplements.

Characteristics

Molar Weight

92.09 g/mol

Melting Point

17.8°C (64°F)

Boiling Point

290°C (554°F)

Solubility

Soluble in water and alcohol, slightly soluble in ether.

Density

1.26 g/cm³ (at 20°C)

Forms

Liquid and Solid (when chilled)

Odor

Odorless

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

  • Cosmetics & Skincare: Used in lotions, creams, and moisturizers for hydration and skin softening.
  • Food Industry: Used as a humectant, sweetener, and preservative in processed foods, including baked goods, syrups, and candies.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Used in syrups, cough medicines, and gel capsules for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
  • Health Supplements: Used in the formulation of vitamins, probiotics, and herbal extracts.

Industries

  • Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • Food and Beverage
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Health and Wellness

Synonyms

  • Glycerin
  • Glycerol
  • Glycerine
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol

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