CH2 OH 2 H 2O CHO
HO CH CH
Heating, KHSO4
CH2 OH CH2
Glycerol Acrolein
3-It combines with three molecules of nitric acid to form
trinitroglycerin (TNT) that is used as explosive and
vasodilator.
4-On esterification with fatty acids it gives:
Monoglyceride or monoacyl-glycerol: one fatty acid +
glycerol.
Diglyceride or diacyl-glycerol: two fatty acids + glycerol.
Triglyceride or triacyl-glycerol: three fatty acids +
glycerol.
5-It has a nutritive value by conversion into glucose and
enters in structure of phospholipids.
Uses of Glycerol:
1. Glycerol enters in pharmaceutical and cosmetic
preparations.
2. Reduces brain edema in cerebrovascular disease.
3. Nitroglycerin is used as vasodilator especially for the
coronary arteries, thus it is used in treatment of angina
pectoris. Also, enters in explosives manufacturing.
4. Glycerol is used in treatment of glaucoma (increased
intraocular pressure)due to its ability to dehydrate the
tissue from its water content.
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