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1,3-Propanediol | 504-63-2

Additional information

CAS ID

504-63-2

IUPAC Name

propane-1,3-diol

Molecular Formula

C3H8O2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

OCCCO

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

504-63-2

IUPAC Name

propane-1,3-diol

Molecular Formula

C3H8O2

Molecular Weight

SMILES

OCCCO

Description

10442

Synonym: 1,3-propanediol, trimethylene glycol, 1,3-dihydroxypropane, 2-deoxyglycerol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylenediol, 1,3-propandiol, 2-hydroxymethyl ethanol, omega-propanediol, beta-propylene glycol

Color Colorless
Boiling Point 214°C
Formula Weight 76.10
Physical Form Clear Liquid at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material 1,3-Propanediol

1,3-Propanediol is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid belonging to the diols family. It is used as a solvent, a humectant, and a viscosity modifier in various industries such as cosmetics, personal care, food, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a starting material for the synthesis of polyesters, polyurethanes, and other polymers. Moreover, it is considered as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols because it can be produced from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, and other biomass.

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