Uses Trihydric alcohols
(a) It is used as antifreeze in automobile radiator.
(b) It is used in the preparation of good quality of soap-hand lotions shaving creams and tooth pastes.
(c) It is used as a lubricant in watches.
(d) It is used as a preservative.
(e) It is used as a sweetening agent in confectionary, beverages and medicines being non toxic in nature.
(f) It is used in manufacture of explosives such as dynamite.