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3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol
98%
Synonym(s):
3-Ethoxypropane-1,2-diol, Glycerol 1-ethyl ether
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Linear Formula:
C2H5OCH2CH(OH)CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
120.15
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
EC Number:
217-503-8
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
98%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.441 (lit.)
bp
222 °C (lit.)
density
1.063 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
CCOCC(O)CO
InChI
1S/C5H12O3/c1-2-8-4-5(7)3-6/h5-7H,2-4H2,1H3
InChI key
LOSWWGJGSSQDKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol (also known as glycerol α-ethyl ether) is primarily used as a solvent in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and coatings. It can also be used as a substrate in the synthesis of cyclic phosphates for use in flame retardants.
Application
3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol (EGE) can be used as a crosslinking agent in the development of poly(glycidol) hydrogels for use in various biomedical applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery. It is also used as a potential component in a bio-based solvent system for dissolving or processing nitrocellulose.
3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol can be used as:
3-Ethoxy-1,2-propanediol can be used as:
- An analyte protector in gas chromatographic analysis of pesticides.
- An acceptor substrate in glycosylation reaction by sucrose phosphorylase.
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Hazard Classifications
Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 2
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