Specification
Synonyms
Propylene glycol, (±)-1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 1,2-Propanediol, (±)-1,2-Dihydroxy propane
InChI
1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
InChI Key
DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
184.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Solubility
miscible with water
Application
(±)-1,2-Propanediol is an aliphatic alcohol and frequently used as an excipient in many drug formulations to increase the solubility and stability of drugs.
Vapor Density
2.62 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure
0.2±0.8 mmHg at 25°C