[02151957-CF] CAS 57-55-6 | Propylene glycol | MP bio
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02151957-CF | CAS 57-55-6 | Propylene glycol | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Propylene Glycol
| SKU | 02151957-CF |
| Alternate Names | 1,2-Propanediol; Propylene glycol |
| Application Notes | Propylene glycol is a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable and topical formulations, such as for diazepam and lorazepam that are insoluble in water, use propylene glycol as a solvent in their clinical, injectable forms. It is also used as automotive antifreeze. |
| Auto Ignition | 700° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Base Catalog Number | 151957 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1340498 |
| Boiling Point | 370.8° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 57-55-6 |
| Density | 1.04 at 68° F (USCG, 1999) |
| EC Number | 200-338-0 |
| Flash Point | 210° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Melting Point | -76° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.095 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Refractive Index | 1.433 (lit.) |
| RTECS Number | TY2000000 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.038 at 20 °C (lit.) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Density | 2.62 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.08 mm Hg at 68° F ; 0.13 mm Hg at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |
