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Propylene glycol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

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Synonym(s):
1,2-Propanediol, Propylene glycol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein:
1340498
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

propylene glycol

form

viscous liquid (Clear)

autoignition temp.

779 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

12.5 %

manufacturer/tradename

BP

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
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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 BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Propylene Glycol Solution
  • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

    WGK

    WGK 3

    Flash Point(F)

    217.4 °F

    Flash Point(C)

    103 °C


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