Propylene Glycol

C₃H₈O₂

IUPAC: Propane-1,2-diol

CAS: 57-55-6

अवलोकन

Propylene glycol is a viscous, nearly odorless liquid used as a humectant in food, pharmaceutical excipient, and antifreeze. It is GRAS (generally recognized as safe).

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 8 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
10.6%
C
47.4%
O
42.1%

उपयोग

  • Food humectant
  • Pharmaceutical excipient
  • E-cigarette liquid
  • Antifreeze (non-toxic)

रोचक तथ्य

  • Used as the base liquid in most e-cigarettes and vape devices

Structure

SMILES

CC(CO)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
76.09 g/mol
घनत्व
1.0360 g/cm³
गलनांक
-59.0 °C
क्वथनांक
188.2 °C
घुलनशीलता
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
76.0524
XLogP
-0.9
TPSA
40.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
20.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propylene Glycol?
Propylene Glycol (C₃H₈O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propane-1,2-diol.
What is the molecular weight of Propylene Glycol?
Propylene Glycol has a molar mass of 76.09 g/mol.
What state is Propylene Glycol at room temperature?
Propylene Glycol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Propylene Glycol organic or inorganic?
Propylene Glycol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propylene Glycol?
Propylene Glycol (C₃H₈O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).