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Propylene glycol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,2-Propanediol, Propylene glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
57-55-6
Molecular Weight:
76.09
EC Number:
200-338-0
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1340498
MDL number:
MFCD00064272

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Product Name

Propylene glycol, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

InChI key

DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3

SMILES string

CC(O)CO

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.62 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

API family

propylene glycol

form

viscous liquid (Clear)

autoignition temp.

779 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

12.5 %

manufacturer/tradename

BP

refractive index

n20/D 1.432 (lit.)

bp

187 °C (lit.)

mp

−60 °C (lit.)

density

1.036 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Propylene glycol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Propylene Glycol Solution

    • General description

    This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.
    Learn how British Pharmacopoeia (BP) sets the standard by offering quality British Pharmacopoeia Chemical Reference Substances (BPCRS).

    Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Storage Class

    10 - Combustible liquids

    wgk

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    217.4 °F - closed cup

    flash_point_c

    103 °C - closed cup

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