1,3-Propanediol

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1,3-Propanediol is a colorless to pale yellow, very viscous liquid that is miscible with water. It is mainly used as a building block in the production of polymers such as polytrimethylene terephthalate.

Product Details

Formula:

C3H8O2

CAS Number:

504-63-2

Also Known As:

1,3-Dihydroxypropane; Trimethylene glycol

applications:

1,3-propanediol is used as a monomer in the production of polymers such as polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT). PTT is a high-performance polyester used in fibers, films, and engineering plastics.


It is also used as a solvent in various industrial processes, including coatings, adhesives, and printing inks and in the formulation of personal care products such as cosmetics, skin creams, and lotions.

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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Boiling Point, °C

214

Density, g/cm3

1.053

Flash Point, °C

79

Melting point, °C

−27

Molecular weight, g/mol

76.09

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

98

Refractive index, n20/D

1.440

COMMERCIAL REQUESTS ONLY

We have helped multiple customers, from small end users to large Fortune 500 customers, with their 1,3-Propanediol supply requirements and can ship bulk and various packaged products to meet such needs.

Structure:

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