GLYCERIN
UNII PDC6A3C0OX

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Glycerin, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) PDC6A3C0OX.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 56-81-5 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 4910. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
PDC6A3C0OX
CAS Registry Number
56-81-5
RxNorm Concept ID

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
GLYCERIN
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
PDC6A3C0OX
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C3H8O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
PEDCQBHIVMGVHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
INN ID
444
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(C(CO)O)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Glycerin. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

GLYCERIN
GLYCEROL

Common Names & Synonyms

GLYCERIN [HSDB]
GLYCERIN [II]
GLYCERIN [JAN]
GLYCERIN [ORANGE BOOK]
GLYCERIN [USP MONOGRAPH]
GLYCERIN [USP-RS]
GLYCERIN [VANDF]
GLYCERIN,ANHYDROUS
GLYCERIN,ANHYDROUS [VANDF]
GLYCERINUM
GLYCERINUM [HPUS]
GLYCEROL [EP IMPURITY]
GLYCEROL [EP MONOGRAPH]
GLYCEROL [FHFI]
GLYCEROL [INN]
GLYCEROL [MART.]
GLYCEROL [MI]
GLYCEROL [WHO-DD]
GLYCEROL [WHO-IP]
GLYCEROL 85% [WHO-DD]
GLYCEROLUM [WHO-IP LATIN]
MONOCTANOIN COMPONENT D
TRYHYDROXYPROPANE

Systematic Nomenclature

1,2,3-PROPANETRIOL
1,2,3-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE
2-PROPANOL, 1,3-DIHYDROXY-
GLYCERINE

Technical Codes

E-422
FEMA NO. 2525
INS NO.422
INS-422
M 314429
NSC-9230
PZN 7474853

NDC Products Containing GLYCERIN

This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory: