1,2-Propanediol

Catalog	ACM57556-1
CAS	57-55-6
Structure
Category	Environmental Standards
Description	Propylene glycol, also called propane-1,2-diol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. It is a viscous Colorless liquid which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Chemically it is classed as a diol and is miscible with a broad range of solvents, including water, acetone, and chloroform.It is produced on a large scale and is primarily used in the production of polymers but also sees use in food processing as the E-number E1520, and as a process fluid in low temperature heat exchange applications.The compound is sometimes called α-propylene glycol to distinguish it from the isomer propane-1,3-diol (β-propylene glycol).
Synonyms	1,2-Propylene glycol
Molecular Weight	76.09
Molecular Formula	C3H8O2
Melting Point	-60ºC
Flash Point	99ºC
Density	1.036 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Appearance	Clear viscous liquid
HS Code	2905320000
LogP	-0.64050
PSA	4.46
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.432(lit.)
Safety Statements	S24/25
Stability	Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Storage Conditions	Store at RT.

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