Product Details
Grade
Pharmaceutical grade
Description
Propylene carbonate is a cyclic, polar aprotic organic solvent with the chemical formula C₄H₆O₃ and a molecular weight of 102.09. It is a clear, colorless, mobile liquid with a faint, characteristic odor. It has a boiling point of approximately 240-242°C, a flash point of 132°C (270°F), and a freezing point of approximately -49°C.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents. Protect from contact with moist air or water.
Storage
Store below +30°C.
Boiling Point
240 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
-55 °C (lit.)
Density
1.204 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Applications
Propylene carbonate is primarily used as a solvent in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations
InChI
1S/C4H6O3/c1-3-2-6-4(5)7-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, reducing agents. Protect from contact with moist air or water.
InChI Key
RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N