Chemical Properties
Clear colourless liquid.10% soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils.
Uses
1,2-Diacetoxypropane is used in preparation method of antibacterial thermoplastic resin compound and its application.
Uses
Propylene glycol diacetate may be used as an emulsifier, solubilizer or solvent in pharmaceuticals.
Preparation
Propylene glycol diacetate is produced by Acetylation of Propylene glycol.
Definition
ChEBI: Propyleneglycol diacetate is a dicarboxylic acid.
General Description
Propylene glycol diacetate is a non ionic water soluble surfactant.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Purification Methods
Wash the ester with aqueous NaHCO3 in the presence of solid NaCl, dry it with MgSO4 and fractionally distil it. [Beilstein 2 H 142, 2 II 156, 2 III 312, 2 IV 220.]