21-10-2014, 02:13 PM
Abstracts: Glycerol, C3H8O3,1,2,3-propanetriol, commonly known as glycerine is the simplest triol. It can be found in all natural fats and oils as fatty esters and is an important intermediate in the metabolism of living organism. Glycerin is an important item of commerce. It is essential for industrial progress and development of the country. It is used in the manufacture of life saving drugs, paints, lubricants, glyptic resins, glycerol cement, cosmetics, toilet soaps and in industries like leather, tobacco, printing and so on. The use of glycerol is steadily increasing. Glycerol is present in fats and oils in combination with fatty acids, both saturated and unsaturated.