Description
1,2-Propanediol
puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, ≥99.5% (GC)
Synonym(s):
1,2-PDO, Propylene glycol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
57-55-6
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein:
1340498
EC Number:
200-338-0
MDL number:
MFCD00064272
PubChem Substance ID:
57652909
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
grade
ACS reagent
puriss. p.a.
Quality Level
200
vapor density
2.62 (vs air)
vapor pressure
0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Assay
≥99.5% (GC)
form
viscous liquid
autoignition temp.
779 °F
shelf life
3 yr
expl. lim.
12.5 %
impurities
≤0.003% free acid (as CH3COOH)
≤0.1% water
evapn. residue
≤0.005%
ign. residue
<0.005% (as SO4)
refractive index
n20/D 1.432 (lit.)
n20/D 1.433
bp
187 °C (lit.)
mp
−60 °C (lit.)
density
1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤1 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤20 mg/kg
cation traces
Ca: ≤5 mg/kg
Cd: ≤1 mg/kg
Co: ≤1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤1 mg/kg
Cu: ≤1 mg/kg
Fe: ≤1 mg/kg
K: ≤20 mg/kg
Mg: ≤1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤1 mg/kg
Na: ≤20 mg/kg
Ni: ≤1 mg/kg
Pb: ≤1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
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
1,2-Propanediol is a 1,2-alkanediol. It can be obtained from glycerol, via hydrogenolysis in the presence of Ru/C and Amberlyst ion-exchange resins.[1]
Application
1,2-Propanediol (propanediol) may be employed as a cryoprotective agent for the preservation (by cooling to sub-zero temperatures) of human embryos[2] and oocytes (human and mouse).[3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
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