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540242

Sigma-Aldrich

(R)-(−)-1,2-Propanediol

96%

Synonym(s):

(R)-(−)-Propylene glycerol, (R)-(−)-Propylene glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
4254-14-2
Molecular Weight:
76.09
Beilstein:
1718872
MDL number:
MFCD00066248
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
24878449
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

96%

optical activity

[α]20/D −16.5°, neat

optical purity

ee: 98% (GLC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.434 (lit.)

bp

186-188 °C/765 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.04 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

SMILES string

C[C@@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H8O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h3-5H,2H2,1H3/t3-/m1/s1

InChI key

DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-GSVOUGTGSA-N

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Other Notes

(R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol undergoes metabolization in the bovine rumen fluid by the rumen microbiota with the emission of sulfur-containing gases.

Legal Information

Manufactured under license by Sterling Pharma Solutions Limited, using Jacobsen HKR technology.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

217.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

103 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

540242-25G:
540242-5G:
540242-BULK:
540242-VAR:

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06219CJ
02817AJ
04116MH
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