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Propylene Glycol & Oligomers
Segment
Chemicals
Main-Family
Functional Organic Products
Sub-Family
Alcohols
Physical State

Liquid

Product
Monopropylene Glycol
Abbreviation
MPG
Names
Propane-1,2-diol; Propylene Glycol; α-Propylene Glycol; 1,2-Propanediol; 1,2-Dihydroxypropane; Methyl Ethyl Glycol; Methylethylene Glycol
Link
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol
Production
Production Production  

Description

Propylene Glycol is the main Product resulting from the high temperature and high pressure Hydrolysis of Propylene Oxide (PO) with excess Water. MPG is a viscous, colorless Liquid, which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Its chemical formula is CH3CH(OH)CH2OH. Containing two Alcohol Groups, it is classed as a Diol.
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Identifiers
logo CAS Number
57-55-6
logo EC Number
200-338-0
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.000.307
logo IUPAC Name
Propane-1,2-diol
Chemical Data
Chemical Formula
C3H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
76.095
Boiling Point (°C)
188.2
Melting Point (°C)
-59
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.04
Crude Data
API Gravity
5.08
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