Glycerol/Glycerine
Glycerol is a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic, sweet-tasting trihydric alcohol. It is also called glycerin or glycerine, with the
term glycerol being preferred as the pure chemical form and the term glycerin(e) being primarily used when the compound is used commercially in various grades.
Physical Properties:
Properties: Colorless, transparent, odorless, viscous liquid,
Sweet, with moisture absorption.
Density: 1.25
Melting point: 18° C
Boiling point: 290° C
Flash point: 160° C
Water-soluble: >500g/L(20° C)
Solubility: Miscible with water and ethanol, aqueous
Solution is neutral, not soluble in benzene, Oils