Our Glycerin (C3H8O3) is a high-stability, clear, and colorless syrupy liquid derived from natural vegetable and animal fats. It is non-oily and water soluble, making it a critical raw material across a broad spectrum of manufacturing sectors. Lab Alley’s Glycerin offers consistent viscosity and chemical purity for large-scale formulation and industrial processing.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics Formulation: Functions as a primary humectant and emollient in the production of high-volume soaps, toothpastes, and hair care products. It provides essential moisture-binding properties and improves product texture.
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Utilized as a high-performance humectant, solvent, and sweetener. It is effectively used to maintain the shelf-life and moisture content of baked goods, candies, and specialized beverages.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a fundamental building block for the synthesis of alkyd resins, plasticizers, and polyols used in urethane foams.
- Technical & Specialty Goods: Applied in the tobacco industry to regulate moisture levels and used as a base component in the production of antifreeze and various chemical intermediates.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Food & Beverage
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Industrial
Product Information
| CAS | 56-81-5 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Glycerol, Glycerin, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol, Glycyl alcohol, Trihydroxypropane, Glyceritol, Propanetriol, Osmoglyn, Grocolene, Propane-1,2,3-triol |
| Grade | USP Grade |
| Appearance | Colorless Liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 92.09 g/mol |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
