Glycerol Chemical Filler C3H8O3 Oxidizing Agent CAS 56-81-5
Glycerol is an organic compound (C3H8O3) that serves as a versatile chemical filler for industrial and manufacturing applications. This colorless, odorless, sweet viscous liquid offers excellent hygroscopic properties and is widely used across multiple industries.
| Product Name |
Glycerol |
| Specifications |
200kg/barrel |
| Chemical Formula |
C3H8O3 |
| CAS Number |
56-81-5 |
| EINECS Number |
200-289-5 |
| Appearance |
Colorless, odorless, transparent viscous liquid |
Key Features and Applications
Multi-Industry Applications
- Excellent hygroscopic agent, antifreeze agent, lubricant, and solvent
- Essential raw material for polyester, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and other materials
- FDA-approved for wound and burn treatments due to antibacterial properties
- Used as bacterial culture medium and liver disease biomarker
Industrial Uses
Glycerol serves as an important organic chemical raw material with applications in:
- Food Industry: Water retaining agent, carrier solvent, thickener, plasticizer, and lubricant
- Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics: Softener, viscosity improver, solvent, and moisturizer
- Polymer Materials: Production of polyurethane foam, polyether, alkyd resin, and celluloid
- Defense Industry: Nitroglycerin production for explosives and aircraft fuel antifreeze
- Textile Industry: Lubricant, hygroscopic agent, and anti-shrink treatment
- Metal Plating: Improves coating quality in zinc and nickel plating processes
Technical Specifications
Glycerol is miscible with water due to its three hydroxyl groups, offering excellent hygroscopic properties. It serves as:
- Analytical reagent and gas chromatography stationary phase
- Boron chelating agent measurement tool
- Toughening agent for polyvinyl alcohol and starch adhesives
- Raw material for unsaturated polyester resins and alkyd resins