Propylene Glycol, BP

Name: Propylene Glycol, BP
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047025

About Propylene Glycol, BP

Propylene Glycol is an alcohol building block in BP grade carrying the CAS registry number 57-55-6. Its molecular formula is C3H8O2 and its molecular weight is 76.09 g/mol. Systematically, it is named propane-1,2-diol. It is also known as 1,2-propanediol or 1,2-Propylene glycol.

It is supplied as a liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Propylene Glycol in 500 mL, 2 L, 2.5 L and 5 L packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Propylene Glycol, BP
Catalogue No.	VQ-047025
CAS Number	57-55-6
IUPAC name	propane-1,2-diol
Molecular formula	C₃H₈O₂
Molecular weight	76.09 g/mol
Exact mass	76.0524
Grade	BP
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	DNIAPMSPPWPWGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CO)O
PubChem CID	1030

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	1,2-propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane, 2-Hydroxypropanol, Isopropylene glycol, Sirlene, Methylethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol, Trimethyl glycol, Solar Winter BAN, Solargard P

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P304 + P340, P308 + P316, P319, P321, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 57-55-6

Reference Standard

Propylene Glycol

CAS: 57-55-6
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
MW: 76.09 g/mol

In stock

Synthesis

Propylene glycol, 99%

CAS: 57-55-6
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
MW: 76.09 g/mol

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Food Grade

Propylene Glycol, food grade (FCC)

CAS: 57-55-6
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
MW: 76.09 g/mol

VQ-045754

AR

Propylene glycol, GR 99%+

CAS: 57-55-6
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
MW: 76.09 g/mol

VQ-019337

IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur.…

Propylene Glycol, IP/BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR

CAS: 57-55-6
Formula: C₃H₈O₂
MW: 76.09 g/mol

VQ-047243

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Propylene Glycol, BP?

The CAS Registry Number of Propylene Glycol, BP is 57-55-6. It is also known as 1,2-propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxypropane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Propylene Glycol, BP?

Propylene Glycol, BP has the molecular formula C3H8O2 and a molecular weight of 76.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is propane-1,2-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Propylene Glycol, BP can I order?

We supply Propylene Glycol, BP in BP grade, in 500 mL, 2 L, 2.5 L, 5 L, 25 L, 200 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Propylene Glycol, BP?

Yes. Every lot of Propylene Glycol, BP is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Propylene Glycol, BP be shipped internationally?

Yes. Propylene Glycol, BP is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.