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Glycerol, or glycerin, is used as a moisturizer in foods such as candy and shredded coconut. What is the molecular explanation for its utility as a moisturizer?
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Glycerol, or glycerin, is a simple polyol compound with the chemical formula C3H8O3. It has three hydroxyl (–OH) groups, which are responsible for its hydrophilic (water-attracting) properties. Show more…
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