Propylene glycol
Key Features and Details
Propylene Glycol
SYNONYMS: 1,2-Propanediol; Propylene glycol
CAS: #
57-55-6
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C3H8O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 76.095 g/mol
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 1340498
EC No: 200-338-0
MDL No: MFCD00064272
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Propylene Glycol
Application Notes
Propylene glycol is a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable and topical formulations, such as for diazepam and lorazepam that are insoluble in water, use propylene glycol as a solvent in their clinical, injectable forms. It is also used as automotive antifreeze.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Solvent
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 02151957-CF
Base Catalog Number: 151957
Alternate Names: 1,2-Propanediol; Propylene glycol
Auto Ignition: 700° F (USCG, 1999)
Beilstein Registration No
: 1340498
Boiling Point
: 370.8° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992)
CAS
: #
57-55-6
Density
: 1.04 at 68° F (USCG, 1999)
EC No
: 200-338-0
Flash Point
: 210° F (NTP, 1992)
MDL No
: MFCD00064272
Melting Point
: -76° F (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Formula
: C3H8O2
Molecular Weight
: 76.095 g/mol
PPE
: Eyeshields, Gloves
Refractive Index
: 1.433 (lit.)
RTECS No
: TY2000000
Solubility
: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992)
Specific Gravity
: 1.038 at 20 °C (lit.)
Vapor Density
: 2.62 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
Vapor Pressure
: 0.08 mm Hg at 68° F ; 0.13 mm Hg at 77° F (NTP, 1992)
