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Lipid is the collective name for fats, oils, waxes and fat-like molecules (such as steroids) found in the body. protection, waterproofing, insulation and buoyancy agents. The basic unit of lipids is a triglyceride, synthesised from glycerol (propane-1,2,3-triol) and fatty acids. Glycerol is a type of alcohol. Alcohols are organic compounds. Their molecules are characterised by hydroxyl groups, -OH. Glycerol is a trihydric alcohol, which means each molecule has three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerol /ËÉ¡lÉªsÉrÉl/ (also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences) is a simple polyol (sugar alcohol) compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is widely used in pharmaceutical formulations.Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature. The glycerol backbone is central to all lipids known as triglycerides.Glycerol is sweet-tasting and is non-toxic.lycerol can be used as a laxative when introduced into the rectum in suppository or small-volume (2â10 ml) (enema) form; it irritates the anal mucosa and induces a hyperosmotic effect.