1,3-Propanediol

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CAS Number

504-63-2

Linear Formula

HO(CH2)3OH

Molecular Weight

76.09

Specifications

assay 98%
mp −27 °C(lit.)
density 1.053 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
anion traces chloride (Cl-): <0.5 ppm
impurities <0.1% water
bp 214 °C/760 mmHg(lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.440(lit.)
solubility H2O: soluble
surface tension 46.2 dynes/cm, 20 °C
vapor pressure 0.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
9.8 mmHg ( 100 °C)
viscosity 52 cP(20 °C)(lit.)

Safety Information

Symbol

GHS07

Signal word

Warning

EC Number

207-997-3

Hazard statements

H315

Risk Statements (Europe)

38

Hazard Codes (Europe)

Xi

WGK Germany

3

Flash Point(C)

>110 °C

Flash Point(F)

>230 °F

Application

Solvent for thin film preparations. Vinyl epoxide synthon and reagent for epoxide ring-opening and polymerization reactions. Reagent for natural product syntheses.