Glycerin, Natural
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Catalog NumberPR56815-2

CAS Number56-81-5

CategoryStabilizers

Glycerin, Natural
Description Glycerin, natural, is widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient due to its versatile properties. It functions primarily as a humectant, stabilizer, and solvent in various pharmaceutical formulations. As a humectant, it helps retain moisture, which is critical in maintaining the desired consistency and efficacy of topical creams and gels. In oral solutions and syrups, glycerin acts as a sweetener and a viscosity-increasing agent, improving taste and texture while ensuring the homogenous distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Furthermore, its stabilizing properties prevent crystallization and enhance the solubility of poorly soluble drugs, thereby improving bioavailability. Its non-toxic, generally recognized as safe (GRAS) status and compatibility with a wide range of pharmaceutical ingredients make natural glycerin an indispensable component in the formulation of tablets, capsules, and liquid medications.
Synonyms 1,2,3-Propanetriol; Glycerol
Molecular Formula C3H8O3
Appearance Solution is clear and colorless
Acidity COLORLESS <0.2mL
Assay 98.0;101.0 %
Grade USP, EP, BP
Specific Gravity 1.249

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