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glycerol
A thick, sweet syrupy polysaccharide that is soluble in both water and alcohol and is a byproduct of lipid hydrolysis. It melts at 18°C and boils at 290°C, and has the chemical formula CH2OHCHOHCH2OH. Selected glycerol links: |
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