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Propylene glycol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,2-Propanediol, Propylene glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
57-55-6
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1340498
MDL number:
MFCD00064272
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750993
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

propylene glycol

autoignition temp.

779 °F

expl. lim.

12.5 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

187 °C (lit.)

mp

−60 °C (lit.)

density

1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylene glycol USP reference standard intended for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard stock, standard, sample, system suitability, and sensitivity solution for assay and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Propylene Glycol Dilaurate
  • Phenytoin Sodium Injection
  • Hydroxypropyl Betadex
  • Butylene Glycol

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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