Glycerol

C₃H₈O₃

IUPAC: Propane-1,2,3-triol

CAS: 56-81-5

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

元素組成

C
39.1%
O
52.1%

用途

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

豆知識

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

Structure

SMILES

C(C(CO)O)O

特性

タイプ
organic
状態
liquid
モル質量
92.09 g/mol
密度
1.2610 g/cm³
融点
17.8 °C
沸点
290.0 °C
溶解度
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).