BP868

Propylene glycol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 1,2-Propanediol, Propylene glycol
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH(OH)CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 57-55-6
• Molecular Weight: 76.09
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1340498
• EC Number: 200-338-0
• MDL number: MFCD00064272
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• vapor density: 2.62 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: propylene glycol
• form: viscous liquid (Clear)
• autoignition temp.: 779 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 12.5 %
• manufacturer/tradename: BP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
• bp: 187 °C (lit.)
• mp: −60 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical small molecule
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC(O)CO
• InChI: 1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylene glycol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:

Propylene Glycol Solution

Packaging

Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: 217.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 103 °C - closed cup