Glycerol

C₃H₈O₃

IUPAC: Propane-1,2,3-triol

CAS: 56-81-5

Aperçu

Glycerol is a sweet, viscous trihydric alcohol found in all fats and oils. It is a byproduct of soap and biodiesel production.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

C
39,1%
O
52,1%

Usages

  • Moisturizer
  • Food sweetener (E422)
  • Pharmaceutical solvent
  • Nitroglycerin precursor

Le saviez-vous

  • Glycerol is the backbone of all triglyceride fats in the human body

Structure

SMILES

C(C(CO)O)O

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
92,09 g/mol
Densité
1,2610 g/cm³
Point de fusion
17,8 °C
Point d'ébullition
290,0 °C
Solubilité
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
92,0473
XLogP
-1,8
TPSA
60,7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
25,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glycerol?
Glycerol (C₃H₈O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propane-1,2,3-triol.
What is the molecular weight of Glycerol?
Glycerol has a molar mass of 92.09 g/mol.
What state is Glycerol at room temperature?
Glycerol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Glycerol organic or inorganic?
Glycerol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Glycerol?
Glycerol (C₃H₈O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).