Description

2-n-Propylpropane-1,3-Diol is a versatile diol compound with the CAS registry number 2612-28-4. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in organic synthesis, prized for its bifunctional reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, leveraging its hydroxyl groups for conjugation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polyurethane systems, polyester resins, and alkyd coatings to influence flexibility, adhesion, and cross-linking density.
• Solvent & Co-solvent: Employed in specialty formulations requiring a high-boiling, polar solvent with low toxicity.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for further derivatization into esters, ethers, and other functionalized compounds.
• Personal Care Ingredients: Used in the synthesis of emollients, humectants, and other cosmetic actives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-n-Propylpropane-1,3-Diol
CAS No.	2612-28-4
Molecular Formula	C6H14O2
Molecular Weight	118.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Propyl-1,3-propanediol; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-propyl-; 2-Propyltrimethylene Glycol; Dipropylmethanediol; NSC 403697; 2612-28-4; 2-n-Propyl-1,3-propanediol
EINECS	220-045-1

Quality Control

Our 2-n-Propylpropane-1,3-Diol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, water content, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.99 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.