Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₃
Physical Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid. Miscible with water and alcohol, insoluble in oils.
Applications: It is non-toxic and biodegradable, used in food industry as sweetener, humectant, and texturizer. It is used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics as humectant and moisturizer. It is an effective solvent and plasticizer, used in agricultural formulations and resins.