Diglycerol

Diglycerol is a clear viscous liquid very similar to glycerol. It has a higher molecular weight than glycerol and is less volatile. It is water soluble and can be combined with aqueous systems.

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A distilled product (min. 90% purity) with unique properties.

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Product description

Identification

INCI name: Diglycerin

CAS number: 59113-36-9

EC number (EINECS): 261-605-5

Aspect: Practically colorless, clear, viscous liquid, having almost no odor

Molecular formula: C₆H₁₄O₅

Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol

Composition

Solvay Diglycerol is a highly pure material that contains a minimum of 90% diglycerol. The remainder of the product is mainly a combination of glycerol and triglycerol.

The typical isomer composition of Solvay Diglycerol is:

a,a'-diglycerol	~ 84%
a,b-diglycerol	~ 14%
b,b'-diglycerol	< 1%
cyclic diglycerols*	~ 0.2%

* probably derivatives of 1,4-dioxane

Chemical structure

General disclaimer

Some applications of this product may be regulated or restricted by national or international standards (e.g. for food additives, food packaging, the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, etc). The buyer and the eventual user, in his sole and entire liability, shall respect those standards, orders of any relevant authority, and all existing patents and intellectual properties rights; and shall comply with the laws and the regulations applicable to our products and/or to his activity. The buyer and the eventual user must independently determine the suitability of this product for any particular purpose and its manner of use.

Applications

Diglycerol can be used as a a humectant in cosmetic formulations for skin or hair care.

It can also be converted to a variety of derivatives, including fatty acid esters which are used as multifunctional additives in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industrial applications.