Boroglyceride
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Boroglycerin, or boroglyceride, is described in the 1930s Soviet medical encyclopedia as a glassy, hygroscopic antiseptic compound obtained by heating boric acid with glycerin. It was used in various aqueous solutions and ointments for rinsing, lubrication, and injections.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
BOROGLYCERIN, or boroglyceride, Acidum boroglycerinatum, according to the Russian Pharmacopoeia (VII), is a vitreous, hygroscopic mass, odorless, readily soluble in water and weak alcohol, and insoluble in ether, chloroform, and oils. It is obtained by heating 9 parts of crystalline boric acid with 14 parts of glycerin. The preparation was proposed as an antiseptic agent and is used in a 5% aqueous solution for gargling, swabbing, injections, in ointments, etc.
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“Boroglyceride.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/boroglyceride/