Glycerol

**Systematic name:** Propane-1,2,3-triol

**Molecular formula:**

C₃H₈O₃

**Chemical formula (condensed):**

HOCH₂CHOHCH₂OH

**Molar mass:** 92,09 g/mol

**Information:** Glycerol is a colourless, viscous, non-toxic liquid with a characteristic sweet taste.

**Use:** It is used in the food industry for the preparation of soaps, shaving foams and cold medications. Nitration of glycerol forms the famous nitroglycerin which is a very unstable explosive.