A chemical compound related to glycerin that serves as an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism and organic synthesis.
From glycer- (from Greek glykeros, 'sweet') + -al (chemical suffix for aldehydes). The term emerged in 19th-century chemistry as scientists studied compounds derived from glycerin.
Glyceral is a crucial molecule in how your body breaks down sugar—it's one of the stepping stones between the glucose you eat and the energy your cells use.
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