Propylene Glycol
Product Description
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.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Solvent
| SKU | 02151957-CF |
| 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) |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1340498 |
| Boiling Point | 370.8° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.04 at 68° F (USCG, 1999) |
| EC Number | 200-338-0 |
| Flash Point | 210° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Applications | Solvent |
| Melting Point | -76° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.095 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Physical Appearance | Liquid |
| Product Families Description | Propylene glycol |
| Product Overview | Propylene Glycol |
| 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.) |
| Storage and Handling | Store at room temperature.Store dessicated. |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |
| 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) |