1 2-PROPANEDIOL (C005B-049790)

General description

1,2-Propanediol is an 1,2-alkanediol. It can be obtained from glycerol, via hydrogenolysis in the presence of Ru/C and Amberlyst ion-exchange resins.

1,2-Propanediol is an important petrochemical that can be prepared by the hydrogenolysis of glycerol. It is mainly used as a cryoprotectant for biological samples and also as an additive in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Application

1,2-Propanediol may be employed as a cryoprotective agent for the preservation (by cooling to sub-zero temperatures) of human embryos and and oocytes (human and mouse).

Packaging

bottled under inert gas

Other Notes

The article number 16033-4X5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 16033-5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 16033-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 16033-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 16303-4X2.5L-R will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 16303-2.5L-R which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

UPC:

51111848

Condition:

New

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

Quantity:

1

Unit of Measurement:

LI

MPN:

16033-1L

CAS:

57-55-6