Chemical Properties
clear colourless liquid
Uses
Propylene glycol diacetate may be used as an emulsifier, solubilizer or solvent in pharmaceuticals.
Uses
1,2-Diacetoxypropane is used in preparation method of antibacterial thermoplastic resin compound and its application.
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.]