Glycerin

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
sugar alcohol
gptkbp:appearance colorless, odorless, viscous liquid
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:biodegradable yes
gptkbp:boilingPoint 290 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:56-81-5
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C3H8O3
gptkbp:density 1.261 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Carl_Wilhelm_Scheele
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1779
gptkbp:flammability not highly flammable
gptkbp:flavor gptkb:sugar
gptkbp:foundIn toothpaste
soaps
skin care products
e-cigarette liquids
food as E422
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glycerin
gptkbp:IUPACName propane-1,2,3-triol
gptkbp:meltingPoint 17.8 °C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 92.09 g/mol
gptkbp:number gptkb:E422
gptkbp:osmoticAgent yes
gptkbp:otherName glycerol
gptkbp:producedBy transesterification
hydrolysis of fats and oils
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 1.473
gptkbp:riskFactor generally recognized as safe
gptkbp:solubility miscible
gptkbp:toxicity low
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:plastic
moisturizer
preservative
cryoprotectant
emollient
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:dessert
baked goods
hair care products
cough syrups
medical suppositories
skin lotions
gptkbp:uses gptkb:sugar
pharmaceuticals
solvent
cosmetics
food industry
antifreeze
humectant
explosives (nitroglycerin production)
gptkbp:viscosityGrade high
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:56-81-5
gptkb:Knightro
gptkb:Juul
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6