Glycerol

CAS 56-81-5  ·  C3H8O3  ·  MW 92.09 g/mol

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3D model Glycerol, CAS 56-81-5, molecular formula C3H8O3, molar mass 92.09 g/mol

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About Glycerol

Glycerol is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 56-81-5, with the molecular formula C3H8O3, and a molar mass of 92.09 g/mol.

The molecule contains 14 atoms connected by 13 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is propane-1,2,3-triol. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = -1.8 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 60.7 Ų, 3 donors and 3 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

Chemical data for this compound comes from PubChem (NIH NLM NCBI), one of the world's largest chemical databases. All information is updated automatically and enriched with GHS hazard statement translations compliant with the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008). The interactive 3D model and the viewer images are protected by copyright (© MolGod.org) — terms of use: molgod.org/copyright/.

Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC3H8O3
Molar mass92.09 g/mol
IUPACpropane-1,2,3-triol
SMILESC(C(CO)O)O
InChIKeyPEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)-1.8
PSA60.7 Ų
HBD / HBA3 / 3
PubChem CIDCID 753 ↗
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Synonyms
glycerol · glycerin · 56-81-5 · Glycerine · 1,2,3-Propanetriol · Glycyl alcohol · Trihydroxypropane · Glyceritol · Osmoglyn · 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane · Glyrol · Glysanin · Grocolene · Ophthalgan · Glycerinum
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PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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