CAS ID | 504-63-2 |
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IUPAC Name | propane-1,3-diol |
Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
Molecular Weight | |
SMILES | OCCCO |
CAS ID | 504-63-2 |
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IUPAC Name | propane-1,3-diol |
Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
Molecular Weight | |
SMILES | OCCCO |
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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