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Propylene Glycol is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless synthetic organic compound used in a wide range of industrial, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
- Food Industry: Used as a humectant, solvent, and preservative in food and beverages.
- Pharmaceuticals: Applied in drug formulations, including oral, injectable, and topical products.
- Cosmetics: Used in skincare and hair care products as a moisturizing agent.
- Industrial Applications: Used in antifreeze, de-icing fluids, and as a carrier fluid in hydraulic systems.
Appearance
Colorless, odorless liquid
Odor
Odorless
Molecular Formula
C3H8O2
Molecular Weight
76.09 g/mol
Boiling Point
188.2 °C
Density
1.036 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water, acetone, and chloroform
Flash Point
99.5 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, non-flammable under controlled use
IUPAC Name
propane-1,2-diol
Summenformel
C3H8O2
Molekulargewicht
76.09 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CC(CO)O
InChIKey
DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370 Causes damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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