Description
Propanediol (CAS 504-63-2), or 1,3-Propanediol, is a high-purity (typically >98%), colorless, and viscous liquid used primarily as a solvent, emollient, and humectant. Ideal for personal care, polymer synthesis, and chemical, it acts as a moisturizer and viscosity controller in creams and serums, improving skin feel and ingredient efficacy.
Key Features & Applications:
- Appearance: Colorless, viscous liquid.
- Formula & Weight:
- Cosmetics & Skincare: Acts as a humectant (reduces moisture loss) and solvent, offering a smooth finish in skin/hair care formulations.
- Industrial Utility: Used in the synthesis of polyurethane, coatings, lubricants, and polymers.
- Properties: Highly soluble in water and alcohols.
