Propylene Glycol

C₃H₈O₂

IUPAC: Propane-1,2-diol

CAS: 57-55-6

Ikhtisar

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).

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

H
10,6%
C
47,4%
O
42,1%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Structure

SMILES

CC(CO)O

Sifat

Jenis
organic
Keadaan
liquid
Massa Molar
76,09 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,0360 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
-59,0 °C
Titik Didih
188,2 °C
Kelarutan
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).