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**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.