1,1'-Oxydi-2-propanol is commonly used as a plasticizer, an intermediate in industrial chemical reactions.
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skin and eye irritant. Mutation data reported. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame, can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits
Fractionally distil the diol below 15mm pressure, using a packed column and taking precautions to avoid absorption of water. [Beilstein 1 IV 2473.]
