Glycerine
CAS 56-81-5 · C3H8O3 · HS 1520.00
Glycerine (glycerol, CAS 56-81-5) is a trihydric alcohol obtained as a co-product of fat splitting, transesterification for biodiesel or by synthetic routes from propylene. Refined grades reach 99.5% to 99.7% purity and are supplied to food, pharmaceutical (USP/EP) and personal-care customers, while crude glycerine is used in technical applications. Its humectant, solvent, plasticiser and sweetening properties make it a core ingredient in cosmetics, toothpaste, food, tobacco, e-liquids, alkyd and polyester resins, explosives and antifreeze formulations.
Application scenarios
- Cosmetics and personal care humectant
- Pharmaceutical solvent and excipient
- Food humectant and sweetener
- Alkyd and polyester resin intermediate
- Tobacco and e-liquid formulation
- Antifreeze and heat transfer fluids
Typical specifications
| CAS Number | 56-81-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O3 |
| Purity | 99.5% / 99.7% refined; 80% crude |
| Grade | USP/EP / Food / Technical |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.30% |
| HS Code | 1520.00 |
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Germany
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- Hyphen Chemical Group LimitedManufacturer
China
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Fuzhou, Fujian, China · Est. 2005
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- Anhui Guotai Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.Manufacturer
Hefei, Anhui, China · Est. 2011
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