Glycerin

Glycerin, also known as glycerol, is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting viscous liquid with the chemical formula C₃H₈O₃. It is a simple polyol compound, consisting of three carbon atoms, each bonded to a hydroxyl (OH) group. Glycerin is known for its hygroscopic nature, meaning it attracts water, and is widely used for its moisturizing, lubricating, and sweetening properties.

Common uses of glycerin:

Personal Care Products: In soaps, lotions, and creams as a moisturizer. Food Industry: Used as a sweetener and humectant in food products. Pharmaceuticals: As a solvent and in formulations like cough syrups and skin treatments. Chemical Industry: As a raw material in the production of polymers and other chemicals.