C3H8O3tür

C3H8O3, commonly known as glycerol, glycerin, or propane-1,2,3-triol, is a simple polyol and a triol. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid with a characteristic sweet taste. Glycerol is highly miscible with water and many organic solvents, is hygroscopic, and has a high boiling point (around 290°C, decomposition). Its molecular weight is 92.09 g/mol, and its structural formula is HO-CH2-CHOH-CH2-OH.

Occurrence and production: Glycerol occurs naturally in fats and oils as a part of triglycerides. Industrially, it is primarily obtained as a byproduct of biodiesel production through transesterification of fats and oils, yielding crude glycerol that is subsequently purified. It can also be produced by saponification of fats and by chemical or biotechnological processes.

Uses: In the food industry, glycerol acts as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener (listed as E422 in some regions). In pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, it serves as a humectant and solvent, helping to retain moisture and improve texture. It also functions as a plasticizer and cryoprotectant in various formulations and as a precursor in the manufacture of nitroglycerin and other glycerides.

Safety and regulation: Glycerol is generally regarded as safe for use in foods, medicines, and cosmetics. Ingesting large amounts can have a laxative effect. It is biodegradable and of low acute toxicity, though it should be stored away from heat sources, as with many viscous liquids, to reduce flammability risk in concentrated form.

Notes: The formula C3H8O3 corresponds to glycerol; the Turkish term “C3H8O3 tür” would refer to the type or variant of compounds with this formula, typically glycerol in common usage.