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(R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol

Also known as: (R)-(-)-Propylene glycol, (R)-(-)-1,2-Dihydroxypropane, (R)-(-)-Propylene glycerol, (R)-(-)-Propanediol, (R)-1,2-Propanediol, (R)-Propylene glycol, (R)-propane-1,2-diol, (-)-Propylene glycol, MFCD00066248, UNII:6DC9Q167V3, R-(-)-1,2-propanediol

(R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol (CAS 4254-14-2) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H8O2 and a molecular weight of 76.094 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -57ºC, a boiling point of 184.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 107.2±0.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
4254-14-2
Jingsj CID
J-45207-8
Molecular Formula
C3H8O2
Molecular Weight
76.094 g/mol
Category
Solvents
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point-57ºC
Boiling Point184.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point107.2±0.0 °C
Exact Mass76.052429
PSA40.46000
LogP-1.34
Vapor Pressure0.2±0.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.430

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information[1]. N E Altaras, et al. Metabolic engineering of a 1,2-propanediol pathway in Escherichia coli. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1999 Mar;65(3):1180-5.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2905399090
Summary2905399090 other diols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol?

The CAS number of (R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol is 4254-14-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol?

(R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol has molecular formula C3H8O2 and molecular weight 76.094 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol?

For (R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol, Upstream Products: Propylene oxide, Methyl (R)-(+)-lactate, Hydroxyacetone; Downstream Products: Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetone, 2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-dioxolane.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "(R)-(-)-1,2-Propanediol (CAS 4254-14-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-45207-8 (accessed 2026-11-06).

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