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Glycerol

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
propane-1,2,3-triol
IUPAC Traditional name
glycerol

DATABASE IDS

PubChem SID 46504745
PubChem CID 753

PROPERTIES

DETAILS

Description (English)
Item Information
Drug Groups experimental
Description A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, and sweetening agent. [PubChem]

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