Glyceryl Ethers

**Definition:** Compounds in which one or more of the three hydroxyl groups of glycerol are in ethereal linkage with a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic alcohol; one or two of the hydroxyl groups of glycerol may be esterified. These compounds have been found in various animal tissue.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.800.875.875 - D02.355.460

**Synonyms:** - Glycerol Ethers