3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol
ALDRICH/260428 - 98%
Synonym: 3-
CAS Number: 1874-62-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H12O3
Molecular Weight: 120.15
EC Number: 217-503-8
MDL Number: MFCD00009989
Linear Formula: C2H5OCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
assay | 98% |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.063 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C5H12O3/c1-2-8-4-5(7)3 |
InChI key | LOSWWGJGSSQDKH-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCOCC(O)CO |
Application: | 3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol (EGE) can be used as a crosslinking agent in the development of poly(glycidol) hydrogels for use in various biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. It is also used as a potential component in a bio-based solvent system for dissolving or processing nitrocellulose. 3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol can be used as: • An analyte protector in gas chromatographic analysis of pesticides. • An acceptor substrate in glycosylation reaction by sucrose phosphorylase. It can also be used as a precursor in the Mitsunobu reaction of N-hydroxy phthalimide with poly(glycidol) and synthesis of 2-(3-ethoxy-2-hydroxyprop |
General description: | 3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol (also known as glycerol α-ethyl ether) is primarily used as a solvent in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and coatings. It can also be used as a substrate in the synthesis of cyclic phosphates for use in flame retardants. |
Packaging: | 1 g in glass bottle |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-37/39 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 235.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 113 °C - closed cup |
Purity | 98% |
bp | 222 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.063 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |