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In medicine, used to extract a variety of preparations, solvents, hygroscopic agents, antifreezes, sweeteners and produce topical ointment or suppository, also used extensively for the production of pharmaceutical intermediates.
Glycerine (also called glycerol or glycerin) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, clear syrupy liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.