Glycerol

At a glance

Glycerol, a clear, odorless, viscous liquid obtained by hydrolyzing vegetable oils or from petrochemical propylene, is used in perfumery as a humectant, solvent and fixative to improve longevity and texture.

Category
โš—๏ธ Synthetic
Origin
typically derived from vegetable oils or petrochemicals
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
56-81-5
Profile
odourless or nearly odourless
IFRA status
Not restricted
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01