Preferred Name |
propane-1,2-diol |
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Synonyms |
propane-1,2-diol |
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Definitions |
The simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous, hygroscopic, low-melting (-59degreeC) and high-boiling (188degreeC) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent, and antifreeze. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_16997 |
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has_alternative_id |
CHEBI:14899 CHEBI:8469 |
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has_related_synonym |
propane-1,2-diol |
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CHEBI:16997 |
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label |
propane-1,2-diol |
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notation |
CHEBI:16997 |
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prefLabel |
propane-1,2-diol |
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textual definition |
The simplest member of the class of propane-1,2-diols, consisting of propane in which a hydrogen at position 1 and a hydrogen at position 2 are substituted by hydroxy groups. A colourless, viscous, hygroscopic, low-melting (-59degreeC) and high-boiling (188degreeC) liquid with low toxicity, it is used as a solvent, emulsifying agent, and antifreeze. |
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