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Vegetable Glycerin

Glycerin / VG
CAS 56-81-5 · MF C3H8O3 · MW 92.09 g/mol

Discover the benefits of Vegetable Glycerin " a natural humectant used in skincare, food, and pharmaceuticals. Learn about its properties, applications, and industries.

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CAS Number
56-81-5
Molecular Formula
C3H8O3
Molecular Weight
92.09 g/mol
Material Family
Glycols & Polyols
Physical Properties
melting_point
64 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
554 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
density
1.261 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 64 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
0.0025 mmHg at 122 u00b0F ; 40 mmHg at 388 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
flash_point
320 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
ph
Neutral to litmus
Chemical Identity
CAS Number56-81-5
IUPAC Namepropane-1,2,3-triol
InChI KeyPEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 753
INCI NameGLYCERIN
Synonyms & Trade Names
glycerol glycerin Glycerine 1,2,3-Propanetriol Glycyl alcohol Trihydroxypropane Glyceritol Osmoglyn 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane Glyrol Glysanin Grocolene Ophthalgan Glycerinum Vitrosupos
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Discover the benefits of Vegetable Glycerin ” a natural humectant used in skincare, food, and pharmaceuticals. Learn about its properties, applications, and industries.