Glycerol

Glycerol is a triol with a structure of propane substituted at positions 1, 2 and 3 by hydroxy groups. Among its listed roles, it functions as a geroprotector, an osmolyte, a detergent, a solvent, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite. It is an alditol and a triol. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Diuretics. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals and laxatives. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include glycerin, 1, 2 and 3-Propanetriol. Its PubChem CID is 753.