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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
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.
Key Applications
Solvent
Specifications
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) |
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