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Glycerol vs Glycerine

Both 'glycerol' and 'glycerine' are correct terms used to refer to the same substance, a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid. The choice between the two terms is often a matter of regional preference or specific scientific context.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 800 views

Glycerol

This term is correct and commonly used in scientific contexts to refer to a colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting liquid.

It is the preferred term in scientific literature and discussions related to chemistry and biochemistry.

Examples:

  • The experiment required the use of glycerol as a solvent.
  • Glycerol is a common ingredient in skincare products.
  • Glycerol can cause headache, stomach upset and diarrhoea.
  • Hypromellose 6cP Titanium dioxide E171 Macrogol 3000 Lactose monohydrate Glycerol triacetate Iron oxide red E172.
  • Glycerol levels, cerebral profusion, the whole works.
  • (a) the following shall be added in the third and fourth columns to the row for E 445: Glycerol esters of wood rosin : quot
  • Glycerol (undiluted, viscosity: 1490 cP)
  • Glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol liquid (crystallising), sucrose.
  • Glycerol 85% is one of the excipients
  • Minimum Glycerol content: 99 % of dry matter;
  • Hypromellose, Titanium dioxide (E 171), Talc, Glycerol triacetate, Iron oxide yellow and red (E172).
  • Hypromellose (E464) Titanium dioxide (E171) Lactose monohydrate Polyethylene glycol 3000 Glycerol triacetate
  • Glycerol (85 per cent) (E422) Hypromellose Magnesium stearate Polysorbate 80 Red iron oxide (E172) Sucrose
  • Tablet coat Lactose monohydrate Hypromellose Glycerol triacetate Titanium dioxide (E171) Ferric oxide, yellow (E172)
  • Hypromellose Titanium dioxide (E171) Glycerol triacetate Iron oxide red (E172)
  • Purified water Hydroxyethylcellulose Glycerol Hydrochloric acid, concentrated Artificial cherry flavour Peppermint oil Sunset Yellow (E110) Sucralose (E955)
  • Protamine sulphate m-cresol [1.76 mg/ ml] Phenol [0.80 mg/ ml] 49 Glycerol Dibasic sodium phosphate.7H2O Zinc oxide Water for injections Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide may be used to adjust pH to 7.0 - 7.8.
  • Protamine sulphate m-cresol [1.76 mg/ ml] Phenol [0.80 mg/ ml] Glycerol Dibasic sodium phosphate.7H2O Zinc oxide Water for injections Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide may be used to adjust pH to 7.0 - 7.8.
  • Protamine sulphate m-cresol [1.76 mg/ ml] 36 Phenol [0.80 mg/ ml] Glycerol Dibasic sodium phosphate.7H2O Zinc oxide Water for injections Hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide may be used to adjust pH to 7.0 - 7.8.
  • Microcrystalline cellulose (E460) Calcium hydrogen phosphate, anhydrous Maize starch Amberlite (polacrilin potassium) Povidone (polyvidone) Glycerol 85% Magnesium stearate Meglumine Poloxamer
  • Glycerol if < 99 % on dry matter basis
  • by using a small spoon or a spatula, one half of the decanted impurities shall be transferred to microscopic slides for examination, Glycerol is recommended as mounting medium.

Alternatives:

  • glycerine
  • 1,2,3-propanetriol
  • glycerin
  • propane-1,2,3-triol
  • glyceritol

Glycerine

This term is also correct and widely used, especially in commercial and everyday contexts to refer to the same substance as 'glycerol'.

It is commonly found in product labels, such as cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Examples:

  • The shampoo contains glycerine to moisturize the hair.
  • Glycerine is used as a sweetener in some food products.
  • 33% sodium nitrate, 20 glycerine carbonate and S02.
  • I need glycerine and borax to clear the airway.
  • Sulphuric and nitric acid, glycerine, sodium carbonate.
  • Stan's sandwich is actually made of cardboard and glycerine.
  • Al-Giumeili my old friend, find me this glycerine.
  • The Germans distilling glycerine from the corpses.
  • Mineral and organic salts might remain in the glycerine (up to 7,5 %).
  • While we are sitting here debating whether food hygiene is guaranteed, however, consumer confidence is being undermined by BSE and scandals involving rotten meat, adulterated olive oil, and wine containing glycerine.
  • Keep in mind, though, that nitro... glycerine... is extremely unstable.
  • But science has shown us how to extract the glycerine... and transform it into a compound...
  • Amongst other ingredients the wipes are impregnated with water, soybean oil, sweet almond oil (Prunus dulcis), cetyl alcohol, xanthan gum, perfume/fragrance, citronellol, geraniol, glycerine, tetrasodium EDTA and disodium cocoamphodiacetate.
  • The term "ester" refers to the transesterification of vegetable oils, namely, the mingling of the oil with alcohol, which generates biodiesel and, as a by-product, glycerine.
  • There are also traces of oxygen, nitrogen, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, oenanthic acid, decanoic acid, glycerine, glucose, ethanol...
  • Glycerol (glycerine); crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
  • used for feeding, provided that the glycerine is not derived from Category 3 material referred to in Article 10(n), (o) and (p) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009;
  • used for denitrification in a waste water treatment plant, in which case the residues of the denitrification may be applied to land in accordance with Council Directive 91/271/EEC;(iv) in the case of glycerine derived from Category 3 material:
  • Glycerol (glycerine; glycerin; propane-1,2,3-triol)
  • in the case of glycerine:
  • Glycerol (glycerine), whether or not pure;
  • Give me some more glycerine now!

Alternatives:

  • glycerol
  • 1,2,3-propanetriol
  • glycerin
  • propane-1,2,3-triol
  • glyceritol

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