Glycerol D005990

Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Alcohols » Sugar Alcohols » Triose Sugar Alcohols » Glycerol

Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Carbohydrates [D09] » Sugar Alcohols » Triose Sugar Alcohols » Glycerol

Description

A trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent.   MeSH

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