| Synonyms: |
1,2-dihydroxypropane,
1,2-Propanediol,
1,2-Propylenglykol,
2-hydroxypropanol,
alpha-propyleneglycol,
CH3CH(OH)CH2OH,
HOCH2CH(OH)CH3,
HOCH2CH(OH)Me,
isopropylene glycol,
MeCH(OH)CH2OH,
methyl glycol,
methylethyl glycol,
methylethylene glycol,
monopropylene glycol,
PPD,
propane-1,2-diol,
Propylene glycol
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| Definition: |
The simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous, hygroscopic, low-melting (-59degreeC) and high-boiling (188degreeC) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent, and antifreeze. |