Propylene Glycol
Industrial / USP grade
Overview
Propylene Glycol (CAS No. 57-55-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H8O2 and molecular weight 76.09 g/mol. It is widely used as an industrial chemical and specialty reagent.
Also known as: propylene glycol; 1,2-propanediol; propane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Propylene glycol; 1,2-dihydroxypropane.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.09 g/mol |
| Appearance | white liquid |
| Boiling Point | 187 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Synonyms | propylene glycol; 1,2-propanediol; propane-1,2-diol; 1,2-Propylene glycol; 1,2-dihydroxypropane |
| Quality Standard | Melting Point: -60 °C (lit.); Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C); Refractive Index: n20/D 1.432(lit.); Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |