1,2-Propanediol, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

As a substitute for ethylene glycol and glycerol. Good solvent for resins. Dissolves many essential oils, but immiscible with fixed oils.

1,2-Propanediol, ACS is used as a substitute for ethylene glycol and glycerol. It is a good solvent for resins. It dissolves many essential oils but is immiscible with fixed oils.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-55-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 76.095
• MDL Number: MFCD00064272
• InChI Key: DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,2-propanediol, propylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 2-hydroxypropanol, 1,2-propylene glycol, methylethyl glycol, methylethylene glycol, monopropylene glycol, isopropylene glycol, dowfrost
• PubChem CID: 1030
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16997
• IUPAC Name: propane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: CC(CO)O

• Melting Point: -60°C
• Density: 1.036
• pH: Neutral
• Boiling Point: 186°C to 188°C
• Flash Point: 107°C (225°F)
• Odor: Nearly Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.432
• Quantity: 4 L
• Beilstein: 1340498
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7855
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water, acetone, chloroform. Soluble in ether
• Formula Weight: 76.1
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2-Propanediol

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