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Glycerol. Melissa Huff Jacob Shaw Posted September 4, 2007. Glycerol. Molecular Formula: C3H8O3 Boiling point: 290 degrees C Melting point: 20 degrees C pH: neutral Soluble in water Molecular Weight: 92.09382 g/mole . History.
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Glycerol Melissa Huff Jacob Shaw Posted September 4, 2007
Glycerol • Molecular Formula: C3H8O3 • Boiling point: 290 degrees C • Melting point: 20 degrees C • pH: neutral • Soluble in water • Molecular Weight: 92.09382 g/mole
History • Glycerol is an alcohol produced by the hydrolysis of triglycerides, or as a byproduct during the manufacture of soap and biodiesel. • Absorbs water from the air and is used in moisturizer and soaps and lotions. • Glycerol has a sweet taste and can be used as a food preservative and non-sugar sweetener. • It also is an anti-freeze
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