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What is the difference between glycerol and glycerin?

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Glycerol is also called glycerin or glycerine

They are two names for the same compound. According to the I.U.P.A.C. nomenclature, it is also called Propan-1, 2, 3-triol.

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What is the difference between glycerol and glycerin?

Glycerol is also called glycerin or glycerine

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