Glycerol / Glycerine / Propane-1,2,3-triol Molecular Formula C3H8O3 Properties: Colorless, transparent, odorless, viscous liquid, with moisture absorption, flammability, low toxicity. UsageI:n chemistry, it is used make agents, solvent, hygroscopic agent, antifreeze, and sugar substitute, topical ointment and suppository etc. Glycerol is used to produce nitroglycerin, which is an essential ingredient of explosives .In the paint industry, it is used to manufacture a variety of alkyd resins, polyester resins, ether, and epoxy resin etc. In the textile and dyeing , is used to produce lubricants, hygroscopic agents, fabric crease-resistant shrink-treatment agent, dispersant agent and penetrate agent. Used as sugar substitute in the foods, also an ingredient in cigarettes that is used as a hygroscopic agent.