Diglycerol
What is Diglycerol?
Diglycerol (CAS 627-82-7) is a polyol derived from glycerol dimerization, with higher molecular weight and lower hygroscopicity than glycerol.
Where is Diglycerol used?
- Food: emulsifier and carrier for flavors, fats and fat-soluble ingredients in processed foods and confectionery
- Personal care: humectant and co-solvent in skin creams, serums and hair conditioners
- Pharmaceuticals: solvent and carrier in topical and oral preparations where controlled viscosity is required
- Polymers: plasticizer and softening agent that improves flexibility in bio-based and conventional systems
- It retains moisture without the heavy feel associated with glycerol.
Good to know: Food-grade material typically meets purity standards suitable for regulated use.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging ranges from drums to IBC containers depending on order volume
Other Names (Synonyms)
3-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)propane-1,2-diol|3-glyceryloxypropane-1,2-diol|3YC120743U|Glycerol dimer|RESASSOL DN|DIGLYCERIN 801|GREAT OIL DI 1|1,2-Propanediol, 3,3′-oxybis-