Propylene glycol
ALDRICH/W294004 - ≥99.5% (GC), FCC, FG
Synonym: 1,2-Propanediol; Propylene glycol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8O2
Molecular Weight: 76.09
EC Number: 200-338-0
MDL Number: MFCD00064272
Linear Formula: CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99.5% (GC) |
autoignition temp. | 779 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 187 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 12.5 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | viscous liquid |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5 |
InChI key | DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −60 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | odorless |
Quality Level | 400 |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 | |
FDA 21 CFR 175.320 | |
FDA 21 CFR 176.180 | |
FDA 21 CFR 176.210 | |
FDA 21 CFR 184.1666 | |
SMILES string | CC(O)CO |
vapor density | 2.62 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: |
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General description: | Propylene glycol is an aliphatic dihydric alcohol with a wide range of applications in the food industry such as an anticaking agent, antioxidant, humectant, flavoring agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener etc. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 10, 25 kg in poly drum |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | 217.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 103 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99.5% (GC) |
bp | 187 °C (lit.) |
mp | −60 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2940 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |