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Pharm-Rx Propylene Glycol

CAS Number
57-55-6
Chemical Name
Propylene Glycol
Molecular Formula
C₃H₈O₂

Pharm-Rx Propylene Glycol functions as a solvent and falls under excipients within pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical technologies. It operates in over-the-counter (OTC) capacities and is commonly used for its solvent and solubilizing properties in various formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
  • OTC
  • Solvent

Product families

Applications

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
  • Other Drug & Care Solutions

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Solvents & Solubilizers
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Other characteristics

Synonyms

(±)-1,2-Propanediol, (±)-Propylene glycol, (RS)-1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-(RS)-Propanediol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Propylene glycol, 2-Hydroxypropanol, 2,3-Propanediol, DL-1,2-Propanediol, dl-Propylene glycol, Isopropylene glycol, Methylethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol, Monopropylene glycol, NSC 69860, α-Propylene glycol

Functions
OTC, Solvent
Certifications & Compliance
California Proposition 65, FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200
Markets
Healthcare & Pharma
Definition

Propylene Glycol contains not less than 99.5% of C₃H₈O₂.

Soluble In
  • Acetone Soluble
  • Chloroform Soluble
  • Ether Soluble
Technology
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
FDA Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Chemical Inventories
  • AICS (Australia)
  • DSL (Canada)
  • ECL (Korea)
  • EINECS (EU)
  • ENCS (Japan)
  • IECSC (China)
  • NZIoC (New Zealand)
  • PICCS (Phillipines)
USP Reference Standards

USP Diethylene Glycol RS USP Ethylene Glycol RS USP Propylene Glycol RS

Certifications and Compliance
  • California Proposition 65
  • FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

1 row
CharacteristicValue
Molecular Weight76.09

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