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Glycerol

Glycerol is a trihydric alcohol of the following structure [HOCH2-CH(OH)-CH2OH].


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Definitions in the literature

  • A trihydric alcohol, HOCH2-CH(OH)-CH2OH. Glycerol is a colourless sweet-tasting viscous liquid, miscible with water but insoluble in ether [1].