Glycerol, also known as glycerol, with the chemical formula C3H8O3, is colorless, odorless, sweet, and has a clear and viscous liquid appearance. It is an organic substance that can absorb moisture from the air, as well as hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide and sulfur dioxide. . Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether and oils, it is the backbone component of triglyceride molecules. used for : Glycerol, also known as glycerol, with the chemical formula C3H8O3, is colorless, odorless, sweet, and has a clear and viscous liquid appearance. It is an organic substance that can absorb moisture from the air, as well as hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen cyanide and sulfur dioxide. . Insoluble in benzene, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, petroleum ether and oils, it is the backbone component of triglyceride molecules.