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Propylene glycol

CHEBI:CHEBI_16997

Definition

The simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous, hygroscopic, low-melting (-59degreeC) and high-boiling (188degreeC) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent, and antifreeze.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H8O2
Molecular Mass
76.09442
Charge
0
SMILES
CC(O)CO
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3
InChIKey
DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,2-dihydroxypropane
  • 1,2-Propanediol
  • 1,2-Propylenglykol
  • 2-hydroxypropanol
  • alpha-propyleneglycol
  • CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
  • HOCH2CH(OH)CH3
  • HOCH2CH(OH)Me
  • isopropylene glycol
  • MeCH(OH)CH2OH
  • methyl glycol
  • methylethyl glycol
  • methylethylene glycol
  • monopropylene glycol
  • PPD
  • propane-1,2-diol
  • Propane-1,2-diol
  • Propylene glycol

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
34693
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CHEBI:16997

Additional References

Wikipedia:Propylene_glycol

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