Diglycerol
Diglycerol is a polyol that represents a class of compounds formed from two glycerol units. In industrial usage, the term often refers to mixtures of diglycerol isomers rather than a single defined compound, making it more of a structural family than a specific chemical species. Diglycerols are related to polyglycerol oligomers and can serve as intermediates in further chemical synthesis.
Production and occurrence typically involve the condensation of glycerol molecules under catalytic conditions, with removal of
Physical properties of diglycerol vary with composition but generally include high hydrophilicity and substantial water miscibility
Applications for diglycerol and its oligomers are mainly in industrial and cosmetic contexts. They function as
Safety and handling follow standard practices for polyols. Diglycerols are generally regarded as having low toxicity