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propane-1,2-diol

Term ID
CHEBI:16997
Synonyms
  • 1,2-dihydroxypropane
  • 1,2-Propanediol
  • 1,2-Propylenglykol
  • 2-hydroxypropanol
  • alpha-propyleneglycol
  • CH3CH(OH)CH2OH
  • HOCH2CH(OH)CH3
  • HOCH2CH(OH)Me
  • isopropylene glycol
  • MeCH(OH)CH2OH
  • methyl glycol
  • methylethyl glycol
  • methylethylene glycol
  • monopropylene glycol
  • PPD
  • Propane-1,2-diol
  • Propylene glycol
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Definition
The simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous, hygroscopic, low-melting (-59degreeC) and high-boiling (188degreeC) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent, and antifreeze.
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Ontology
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Resources
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from propane-1,2-diol
Phenotype where environments contain propane-1,2-diol
Phenotype modified by environments containing propane-1,2-diol
Phenotype affecting propane-1,2-diol
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