Synthetic glycerin comes with a relatively low microbial burden and is free from fatty acid or sugar impurities. Glycerin, as an important chemical raw material, has a broad market development prospect and potential. With the increasing demands for sustainability and environmental friendliness in various industries, glycerin is used in food and beverages as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener. In the tobacco industry, glycerin is applied to cigarettes to improve the moisture retention properties of tobacco, and it acts as a surfactant for flavor applications. Glycerin has mild antibacterial and antiviral properties and is an FDA-approved method for wound care. Glycerin is used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, typically as a means to improve smoothness, provide lubrication, and serve as a moisturizer. Looking at applications, the cosmetics and personal care sector still holds the largest share.