Glycerin
A naturally derived compound with multiple medical uses including as an osmotic laxative for relieving constipation, an ingredient in ophthalmic solutions to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma, and a moisturizing agent in skin and throat preparations. It draws water into the bowel by osmosis to soften stools and stimulate bowel movements. It is also used in respiratory treatments and as a pharmaceutical excipient.
Peso Molecular
92,0900 g/mol
LogP
-1,80
TPSA
60,70 Ų
Regra dos 5 de Lipinski
Aprovado
Áreas Terapêuticas
Mecanismo de Ação
Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.
Estrutura 2D
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SMILES
OCC(O)CO
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h3-6H,1-2H2
Molecular Formula
C3H8O3
HBD / HBA
3 / 3
Ligações Rotacionáveis
2
Átomos Pesados
6
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Perguntas frequentes
A naturally derived compound with multiple medical uses including as an osmotic laxative for relieving constipation, an ingredient in ophthalmic solutions to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma, and a moisturizing agent in skin and throat preparations. It draws water into the bowel by osmosis to soften stools and stimulate bowel movements. It is also used in respiratory treatments and as a pharmaceutical excipient.
Increases water content in the intestinal lumen through osmotic or stimulant mechanisms, promoting bowel motility and facilitating defecation.
Yes, Glycerin is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL692. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 753. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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