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1,2-Propanediol

ReagentPlus®, 99%

Synonym(s):

1,2-PDO, Propylene glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
57-55-6
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein:
1340498
EC Number:
200-338-0
MDL number:
MFCD00064272
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24848147
NACRES:
NA.21

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

product line

ReagentPlus®

Assay

99%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

779 °F

expl. lim.

12.5 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

187 °C (lit.)

mp

−60 °C (lit.)

density

1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

1,2-Propanediol can be obtained as a byproduct in the dehydration of glycerol to hydroxyacetone.It can undergo condensation with sebacic acid and citric acid in the absence of catalyst to give poly((1,2-propanediol-sebacate)-citrate) (PPSC), an elastomeric polyester, which can find applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery.

Application

1,2-Propanediol has been used:
  • for removing excess Oil Red O stain in zebrafish larvae
  • in the preparation of alginate hydrogels
  • for the dissolution of androstenone
  • for the calibration of cone beam scanner in computed tomography

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

219.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

104 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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MKCV9993
STBK3538
STBL2983

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Prasanna R Karunanayaka et al.
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The formation of an odor percept in humans is strongly associated with visual information. However, much less is known about the roles of learning and memory in shaping the multisensory nature of odor representations in the brain. The dynamics of
Selective hydrogenolysis of glycerol to 1, 2-propanediol: comparison of batch and continuous process operations
Rode.V.C, et al.
Organic Process Research & Development, 14, 1385-1392 (2010)
Synthesis, characterization and in vitro degradation of a novel degradable poly ((1, 2-propanediol-sebacate)-citrate) bio elastomer
Lie L, et al.
Polymer Degradation and Stability, 92, 389-396 (2007)
ZeGlobalTox: an innovative approach to address organ drug toxicity using zebrafish
Cornet C, et al.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18(4), 864-864 (2017)
Alginate-based hydrogels as an alternative to electrolytic gels for rapid EEG monitoring and easy cleaning procedures
Pedrosa P, et al.
Sensors and Actuators B, Chemical, 247(4), 273-283 (2017)
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Chromatograms

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