Glycerol vs. Glyceraldehyde

Glycerolnoun

(organic compound) 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane or propan-1,2,3-triol; a trihydric alcohol

Glyceraldehydenoun

(carbohydrate) The aldotriose 2,3-dihydroxypropanal formed by oxidation of glycerol

Glycerolnoun

A syrupy sweet liquid obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of soap from animal or vegetable oils and fats; it is used as an antifreeze, a plasticizer, and a food sweetener and in the manufacture of dynamite, cosmetics etc.

Glyceraldehydenoun

a sweet crystalline aldehyde formed by the breakdown of sugars

Glycerolnoun

Same as Glycerin.

Glyceraldehyde

Glyceraldehyde (glyceral) is a triose monosaccharide with chemical formula C3H6O3. It is the simplest of all common aldoses.

Glycerolnoun

a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils

Glycerolnoun

a colourless, sweet, viscous liquid formed as a by-product in soap manufacture. It is used as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze.

Glycerol

Glycerol (; also called glycerine in British English or glycerin in American English) is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic.