See Propylene Glycol

Propanediol is a monomer for the synthesis of various polyesters. Widely used as an intermediate chemical in cosmetics, laminates, solvents, carpets, lubricants.

It is derived from glycerin and is used as a lubricant by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Propanediol studies

Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O₂

Linear Formula CH₃CH(OH)CH₂OH

Molecular Weight: 76.095 g/mol

CAS: 26264-14-2

PubChem Substance ID 24864713

MDL number MFCD00064272

Beilstein Registry Number 1340498

• n-propandiol
• Propandiol
• propane diol
• 1,1-Propanediol
• propane-1,1-diol
• ACM26264142

Some interesting studies on the properties and uses of Propanediol

Lactobacillus reuteri NAD(P)H oxidase: Properties and coexpression with propanediol-utilization enzymes for enhancing 3-hydroxypropionic acid production from 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde.

Dishisha T, Sabet-Azad R, Arieta V, Hatti-Kaul R.J Biotechnol. 2019 Jan 10;289:135-143. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2018.11.010. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

Safety Assessment of Tromethamine, Aminomethyl Propanediol, and Aminoethyl Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics.

Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC, Marks JG Jr, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Gill LJ, Heldreth B.Int J Toxicol. 2018 May/Jun;37(1_suppl):5S-18S. doi: 10.1177/1091581817738242.