Glycerol Flashcards
1
Q
What is glycerol?
A
Small, simple alcohol
2
Q
What is the formula for glycerol?
A
C3H8O3
3
Q
What is the modern chemical name for glycerol?
A
Propane 1,2,3 triol
4
Q
What does the sructure of glycerol look like?
A
3 central carbons each with H and OH attached. 2 further H attached to each end C.