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Glycerine (also known as Glycerol or Glycerin) is a colourless, viscous, | Glycerine (also known as Glycerol or Glycerin) is a colourless, viscous, odourless fluid that is mainly used in pharmaceutical companies. Due to its sweet taste and low toxicity it is ideal for cough syrups and other medicines.<br> | ||
=== Structure === | === Structure === | ||
Glycerol contains 3 [[ | Glycerol contains 3 [[Hydroxyl group|hydroxyl groups]], which make it [[Water|water]] soluble. | ||
Its molecular formula is CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH<br> | |||
=== Production === | === Production === | ||
Glycerol is mainly produced as a byproduct in other processes such as saponification of fats (soap making) as [[ | Glycerol is mainly produced as a byproduct in other processes, such as saponification of fats (soap making), as [[Glycerol|glycerol]] forms the core of [[Triglycerides|triglycerides]]. | ||
It is also produced as a byproduct in biodiesel production.<br> | It is also produced as a byproduct in biodiesel production.<br> | ||
=== Metabolism === | === Metabolism === | ||
Gluconeogenisis in the [[ | Gluconeogenisis occurs in the [[Liver|liver]], and is when the body uses [[Glycerol|glycerol]] to make [[Glucose|glucose]] in fasting conditions. | ||
Glycerol is one of the 3 main carbon sources in the body for [[ | Glycerol is one of the 3 main carbon sources in the body for [[Gluconeogenesis|gluconeogenesis]]. The glycerol is released from the adipose stores of [[Triacylglycerol|triacylglycerol]] and [[Phosphorylation|phosphorylated]] into [[Glycerol-3-P|glycerol-3-P]]. Glycerol-3-P is then converted to [[Dihydroxyacetone-P|dihydroxyacetone-P]], which then produces [[Glucose|glucose]] <ref>Marks, L., Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition, page 562.</ref>. | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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Revision as of 16:05, 3 December 2017
Glycerine (also known as Glycerol or Glycerin) is a colourless, viscous, odourless fluid that is mainly used in pharmaceutical companies. Due to its sweet taste and low toxicity it is ideal for cough syrups and other medicines.
Structure
Glycerol contains 3 hydroxyl groups, which make it water soluble.
Its molecular formula is CH2(OH)CH(OH)CH2OH
Production
Glycerol is mainly produced as a byproduct in other processes, such as saponification of fats (soap making), as glycerol forms the core of triglycerides.
It is also produced as a byproduct in biodiesel production.
Metabolism
Gluconeogenisis occurs in the liver, and is when the body uses glycerol to make glucose in fasting conditions.
Glycerol is one of the 3 main carbon sources in the body for gluconeogenesis. The glycerol is released from the adipose stores of triacylglycerol and phosphorylated into glycerol-3-P. Glycerol-3-P is then converted to dihydroxyacetone-P, which then produces glucose [1].
References
- ↑ Marks, L., Marks' Basic Medical Biochemistry A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition, page 562.