Glycerine (glycerol; 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane; 1,2,3-propantriol) (glikos — sweet) is the chemical compound with the formula HOCH2CH(OH)-CH2OH or C3H5(OH)3. The simplest representative of triatomic alcohols. It is a viscous transparent liquid.
Synonyms and international name1,2,3-trihydroxypropane, 1,2,3-propantriol, Glycerol, Glycerine, 1,2,3-Propanetriol