Molekula
Glycerin Cosmetic grade
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Glycerin (cosmetic grade) is a clear, odorless, syrupy liquid derived from natural fats and oils, widely used as a humectant in skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products to retain moisture and improve texture. It’s also found in pharmaceuticals, food, and tobacco as a solvent or sweetener. This cosmetic-grade glycerin has a CAS number of 56-81-5, molecular formula C3H8O3, and a molecular weight of 92.05 g/mol. It is non-hazardous (no signal word), stable at ambient storage conditions, and meets strict purity standards for cosmetic applications. Molekula supplies Glycerin Cosmetic grade from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Syrupy, rhombic plates |
| Odour | Mild odor |
| Melting Point | 18.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 290 °C |
| Density | 1.26 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | 5296 g/L at 25 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.01 Pa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4746 |
| pKa | pKa = 14.4 |
| log P (octanol/water) | -1.76 |
Source: PubChem CID 753 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90035908 |
| CAS Number | 56-81-5 |
| IUPAC Name | propane-1,2,3-triol |
| EC Number | 200-289-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 92.05 |
| Exact Mass | 92.0473 |
| SMILES | C(C(CO)O)O |
| InChIKey | PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2 |
| PubChem CID | 753 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29054500 |
| Tariff Code | 1520000000 |
Safety & GHS
Detailed safety information available in the SDS — see Documents below.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 1,2,3-Propanetriol
- 1,2,3-trihydroxypropane
- glycerin
- Glycerine
- Glyceritol
- glycerol
- Glycyl alcohol
- Glyrol
- Osmoglyn
- Trihydroxypropane
Frequently asked questions
What is glycerin (cosmetic grade) commonly used for?
Glycerin (cosmetic grade) is primarily used in skincare, personal care products, and cosmetics as a humectant to retain moisture, a solvent, and a skin-conditioning agent.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of glycerin?
The chemical formula is **C₃H₈O₃**, and the molecular weight is **92.05 g/mol**.
How should glycerin (cosmetic grade) be stored?
Store at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container to prevent contamination and moisture loss.
What grades of glycerin does Molekula supply, and is cosmetic grade available?
Molekula supplies **cosmetic-grade glycerin**, which meets strict purity standards for personal care applications.
Can Molekula supply glycerin in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer **bulk quantities** of cosmetic-grade glycerin to meet large-scale production needs.
What documentation comes with a glycerin order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)**, and **batch-specific documentation** for traceability.
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