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Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C4H6O3
Molecular Weight 102.0886
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of PROPYLENE CARBONATE

SMILES

CC1COC(=O)O1

InChI

InChIKey=RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-3-2-6-4(5)7-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C4H6O3
Molecular Weight 102.0886
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Propylene carbonate is a cyclic carbonate that reacts with amines to form carbamates, undergoes hydroxy alkylation and transesterification. It can be used as an isocyanate and unsaturated polyester resin cleanup solvent, viscosity reducer in coatings, CO2 extraction solvent, electrolyte in lithium batteries, polar additive for clay gellants, foundry binder catalyst, and textile dye carrier and cleaner. In cosmetics and personal care products, Propylene Carbonate is used in the formulation of makeup, primarily lipstick, eye shadow, and mascara, as well as in skin cleansing products.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Lead as its own luminescent sensor.
2002 Dec 30
Solvent effect on the sensitized photooxygenation of 2,3-dihydropyrazine derivatives.
2003 Apr 18
Is the general conclusion justified that higher applicable field strength results in shorter analysis time with organic solvents in CE?
2009 Nov
FTIR, FT-Raman, ab initio and density functional studies on 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one and 4,5-dichloro-1,3-dioxolan-2-one.
2010 Sep 15
Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide
Curator's Comment: Gavage studies in rats for 90 days at concentrations of up to 5,000 mg/kg/d did not induce any significant toxic effects.
Rats: Daily application of 10.5 or 17.5% propylene carbonate in physiological saline to the skin of rats for 1 month produced hyperkeratosis and an increase in the number of basal epithelial cells at the treatment site.
Route of Administration: Topical
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
PROPYLENE CARBONATE
HSDB   II   INCI   MART.   USP-RS   VANDF  
INCI  
Official Name English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [HSDB]
Common Name English
NSC-11784
Code English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [INCI]
Common Name English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [II]
Common Name English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [MART.]
Common Name English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [USP-RS]
Common Name English
PROPYLENE CARBONATE [VANDF]
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
ECHA (EC/EINECS)
203-572-1
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WIKIPEDIA
PROPYLENE CARBONATE
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CAS
108-32-7
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PUBCHEM
7924
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EVMPD
SUB12565MIG
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MESH
C045990
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID2026789
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NCI_THESAURUS
C76729
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1576504
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1733973
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HSDB
6806
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RXCUI
1363696
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NCI_THESAURUS
C45678
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CONCEPT Industrial Aid
FDA UNII
8D08K3S51E
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DAILYMED
8D08K3S51E
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SMS_ID
100000078539
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NSC
11784
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