1,3-Propanediol is the organic compound with the formula CH2(CH2OH)2. This 3-carbon diol is a colorless viscous liquid that is miscible with water.
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Preferred IUPAC name
Propane-1,3-diol[1] | |||
Other names
1,3-Dihydroxypropane
Trimethylene glycol | |||
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Abbreviations | PDO | ||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.271 | ||
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MeSH | 1,3-propanediol | ||
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Properties | |||
C3H8O2 | |||
Molar mass | 76.095 g·mol−1 | ||
Appearance | Colourless liquid | ||
Density | 1.0597 g cm−3 | ||
Melting point | −27 °C; −17 °F; 246 K | ||
Boiling point | 211 to 217 °C; 412 to 422 °F; 484 to 490 K | ||
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log P | −1.093 | ||
Vapor pressure | 4.5 Pa | ||
Refractive index (nD)
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formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
−485.9–−475.7 kJ mol−1 | ||
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcH⦵298) |
−1848.1–−1837.9 kJ mol−1 | ||
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Flash point | 79.444 °C (174.999 °F; 352.594 K) | ||
400 °C (752 °F; 673 K) | |||
Safety data sheet (SDS) | sciencelab.com | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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It is mainly used as a building block in the production of polymers such as polytrimethylene terephthalate.[2]
1,3-Propanediol can be formulated into a variety of industrial products including composites, adhesives, laminates, coatings, moldings, aliphatic polyesters, and copolyesters. It is also a common solvent. It is used as an antifreeze and as a component in wood paint.
1,3-Propanediol is mainly produced by the hydration of acrolein. An alternative route involves the hydroformylation of ethylene oxide to form 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde. The aldehyde is subsequently hydrogenated to give 1,3-propanediol. Biotechnological routes are also known.[2]
Two other routes involve bioprocessing by certain micro-organisms:
1,3-Propanediol does not appear to pose a significant hazard via inhalation of either the vapor or a vapor/aerosol mixture.[7] However, like with any chemical exposure should be controlled and maintained.