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CAS: 57-55-6
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Chemistry: Propylene glycol
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| Core field | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Propylene glycol Source ↗ |
| CAS number | 57-55-6 Source ↗ |
| Synonyms | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Molecular formula | C3H8O2 Source ↗ |
| Molecular weight | 76.09 Source ↗ |
| IUPAC name | propane-1,2-diol Source ↗ |
| PubChem CID | 1030 Source ↗ |
| Identity sources | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1030 Source ↗ Source reference recorded for this record's scope; source freshness is a separate review. |
| Uses | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Hazards | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Appearance | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Density | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Melting point | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Boiling point | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| Solubility | Not yet recorded / may not apply |
| SDS/TDS | Propylene glycol — reference SDS Source ↗ CAS 57-55-6 identity reference. Document product: Propylene Glycol. Matches the generic substance identity, not every supplier grade. Confirm physical form, purity, stabilizers and regional applicability for your actual material. |
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CAS 57-55-6 identity reference. Document product: Propylene Glycol. Matches the generic substance identity, not every supplier grade. Confirm physical form, purity, stabilizers and regional applicability for your actual material.
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