Glycerol

Glycerol structural formula

CAS Number56-81-5
Molecular FormulaC3H8O3
Molecular Weight92.095
InChI KeyPEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-1.76
Synonyms
  • Glycerol
  • Propane-1,2,3-triol
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol
  • 56-81-5
  • 1,2,3-Propanetriol
  • Glycerin
  • Propanetriol
  • 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
  • 4-01-00-02751
  • 2-Propanol, 1,3-dihydroxy-
  • Bulbold
  • CRAON 17-501
  • Cristal
  • Crude glycerine
  • DG Glycerin
  • glicerol
  • Glyceol Opthalgan
  • Glycerin DG
  • GLYCERINE
  • GLYCERINE, CRUDE
  • Glyceritol
  • Glycerol Pure
  • Glycyl alcohol
  • Glysanin
  • Incorporation factor
  • Mackstat H 66
  • NSC 9230
  • Osmoglyn
  • Pricerine 9088
  • Pricerine 9091
  • Trihydroxypropane
  • Tryhydroxypropane
  • 90 Technical glycerine
  • BRN 0635685
  • Caswell No. 469
  • Citifluor AF 2
  • Dagralax
  • EINECS 200-289-5
  • EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 063507
  • FEMA No. 2525
  • Glycerin, anhydrous
  • Glycerinum
  • Grocolene
  • Ophthalgan
  • Synthetic glycerin
  • Synthetic glycerine
  • Vitrosupos
  • Clyzerin, wasserfrei
  • Glicerina
  • Glycerolum
  • UNII-PDC6A3C0OX
  • E 422
  • Emery 916
  • Glyrol
  • Glyzerin
  • Gro
  • IFP
  • Oelsuess
  • RG-S
  • Trihydroxypropane
  • propane-1,2,3-triol
  • 30918-77-5
  • 1400594-62-8
  • 29796-42-7
  • 30049-52-6
  • 37228-54-9
  • 75398-78-6
  • 78630-16-7
  • 8013-25-0
  • 1422250-43-8

Applications:

HPLC Method for Analysis of Glycerol on Primesep AP Column

August 7, 2025

HPLC Method for Glycerol on Primesep AP by SIELC Technologies


High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Glycerol

Glycerol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C3H8O3.

Properties:
Appearance: Typically a colorless, odorless, and syrupy liquid.

Molecular weight: ~92.09 g/mol

Solubility: Soluble in Water.

Uses: Used in many industries and for many products including skin care, sweetener, dry skin solutions, soap, moisturizers, pharmaceuticals, humectant and food.

Glycerol can be retained and analyzed using the Primesep AP stationary phase column. The analysis utilizes an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water, acetonitrile (MeCN), and formic acid. Detection is performed using ELSD or RI.

ColumnPrimesep AP, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended
Mobile PhaseMeCN – 90%
BufferFormic Acid – 0.5%
DetectionELSD or RI

Class of CompoundsSimple Triol
Analyzing CompoundsGlycerol

Application Column

Primesep AP

Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended

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Application Analytes:
Glycerol

Application Detection:
ELSD Detection
RI Detection
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

HPLC Method  For Simultaneous Quantification of Sugar Alcohols (Polyols) on Primesep AP

September 9, 2021

HPLC Method for Glycerol, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Ethylene Glycol on Primesep AP by SIELC Technologies

 

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method for Analysis of Glycerol, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Ethylene Glycol.

Ethylene glycol is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It has a variety of uses, but it is primarily found as an antifreeze agent. Those coolants are often used in automobiles and air-conditioning systems. In the plastic industry, ethylene glycol is a precursor to polyester fibers and resins.

Glycerol is an organic compound with the molecular formula C3H8O3. It is a humectant, solvent, and sweetener that used in various industries including skin care, hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, and food. It is said to improve lubrication and smoothness in products. Historically, before ethylene glycol took over, glycerol was used as a antifreeze.

Erythritol is a naturally accruing sugar alcohol with the chemical formula C4H10O4. It is is typically used as a sweetener and flavor enhancer in a large variety of foods and bevarages, including but not limited to tea, juice blends, soft drinks, cookies, biscuits, sugar-free chewing gum, and confections. It does lead to a noticeably different texture in baked products if used as a sugar replacement.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with the chemical formula C5H12O5. It is primarily used as a sugar supplement in confections, toothpaste, and drugs. It is considered a safe option for those with diabetes as it has negligible effects on blood sugar. It is said to produce a cooling sensation when interacting with moisture, which makes it an interesting additive to textiles.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol with the chemical formula C6H14O6. It is used primarily as a sugar substitute, but it also provides some dietary energy. Medically, it can be used as a laxative. In modern cosmetics, it is also used as a humectant and thickener.

Glycerol, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Ethylene Glycol can be retained and analyzed using the Primesep AP stationary phase column. The analysis utilizes an isocratic method with a simple mobile phase consisting of water and acetonitrile (MeCN). Detection is performed using UV.

Condition

Column Primesep AP, 4.6 x 150 mm, 5 µm, 100 A, dual ended
Mobile Phase MeCN/H2O – 75/25%
Buffer No
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV 200 nm, RI

 

Description

Class of Compounds
Drug, Basic, Hydrophobic, Ionizable, Zwitterionic
Analyzing Compounds Glycerol, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Erythritol, Ethylene Glycol

 

Application Column

Primesep AP

Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 150 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended

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Application Analytes:
Erythritol
Ethylene Glycol
Glycerol
Sorbitol
Xylitol

Application Detection:
UV Detection
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

HPLC Derivatization and Quantitative Analysis of Glycerol

July 16, 2010


Glycerol is a polyol hydrophilic compound which is used in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also a byproduct of biodisel production through transesterification. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups, making it a very polar compound. Method using periodate/acetylacteone derivatization was developed using UV. Method is fast and shows good linearity within explored range of concentrations. This general HPLC approach can be used for precise quantitation of glycerol.

Application Column

Primesep N

Column Diameter: 4.6 mm
Column Length: 50 mm
Particle Size: 5 µm
Pore Size: 100 A
Column options: dual ended

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Application Analytes:
Glycerol

Application Detection:
UV Detection
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.