Physical Properties: Propylene glycol is an odorless, extremely light and slightly alcoholic viscous liquid with a slightly spicy taste; Missoluble in water, acetone, ethyl acetate, and chloroform, soluble in ether; Soluble in many essential oils, but not miscible with petroleum ether, paraffin, and fats. |
Applications: Propylene glycol is mainly used as a solvent for various spices, pigments, preservatives, and as an extraction solvent for vanilla beans, roasted coffee granules, natural flavors, etc; Used as raw materials for resins, plasticizers, surfactants, emulsifiers, and demulsifiers, as well as antifreeze and heat carriers; It is an intermediate of the fungicide phenidate. |