Glycerol

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MOQ : 1 Kilograms

Glycerol Specification

Melting Point
17.8 °C

Molecular Formula
C3H8O3

Usage
In food and beverages, glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener, and may help preserve foods. It is also used as filler in commercially prepared low-fat foods (e.g., cookies), and as a thickening agent in liqueurs. Glycerol and water are used to preserve certain types of plant leaves.

Molecular Weight
92.09382 Grams (g)

Purity
95%

Glycerol Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilograms

Payment Terms
Cash in Advance (CID), Cash Advance (CA)

Supply Ability
500 Kilograms Per Month

Delivery Time
3-4 Week

Sample Available
Yes

Sample Policy
Sample costs shipping and taxes has to be paid by the buyer

Main Export Market(s)
Western Europe, Australia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Central America, South America, Asia, North America, Africa

Main Domestic Market
All India

About Glycerol

Glycerolanalytical standardSynonym: 1,2,3-Propanetriol, GlycerinCAS Number56-81-5Linear FormulaHOCH2CH(OH)CH2OHMolecular Weight92.09PropertiesRelated CategoriesA-L,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Cosmetics & Perfumes,E numbers (Food Additives),E400E499 (thickeners, stabilizers, emulsifiers),E422,Flavor and Fragrance Standards,Flavors and Fragrance Standards,Food & Beverage Standards,Food and Cosmetic Component Standards,Glyceride & Glycerol Standards,Lipids - FA/FAME/Oils/Sterols Standards,Skin-tensioning and moisturizing agents,Standards for Personal Care and Cosmetic Productsgrade analytical standardvapor density 3.1 (vs air)vapor pressure <1 mmHg ( 20 C)InChI Key PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-Nassay 98.5% (GC)form neatautoignition temp. 698Fshelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the labelapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitableimpurities 0.3% waterrefractive index n20/D1.474(lit.)bp 182C/20mmHg(lit.)mp 20C(lit.)density 1.25g/mL(lit.)format neat

FAQs of Glycerol:

Q: What are the primary uses of Glycerol in food and beverages?

A: Glycerol serves as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in food and beverages. It may also help preserve foods, act as a filler in low-fat commercial foods (e.g., cookies), and serve as a thickening agent in liqueurs.