Glycerol Formal, .Alpha.,.Alpha'
Glycerol Formal is a pharmaceutical solvent and vehicle used in the formulation of various medications. It serves primarily as an excipient to dissolve or carry active pharmaceutical ingredients in topical, oral, and other preparations. As a pin-variant compound, it acts as a carrier medium rather than having direct therapeutic effects of its own.
Pharmaceutical solvent used as a vehicle for active drug ingredients in various formulations.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2679989
- Generic
- Glycerol Formal, .Alpha.,.Alpha'
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used as a solvent and carrier vehicle in pharmaceutical formulations for topical, oral, and other drug preparations. Not prescribed independently for disease treatment.
Functions as a pharmaceutical excipient that dissolves or suspends active drug substances, enabling their delivery in various dosage forms. The specific mechanism as a pin-variant compound is not fully documented.
As a formulation excipient rather than an active drug, safety considerations relate primarily to its use as a vehicle. May cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Consult specific product formulations for complete safety information.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 28, 2026. · Read our editorial policy