Humectants for Animal Health & Nutrition

USP Grade Propylene Glycol Description At Quimiconsult we offer USP propylene glycol, a pharmaceutical-grade organic compound with the chemical formula C₃H₈O₂, also known as 1,2-propanediol or by its food additive code E1520. It is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous and virtually odorless liquid, with a minimum purity of 99.5% and complete miscibility in water and alcohol. Its CAS number is 57-55-6 and its molecular weight is 76.09 g/mol. USP propylene glycol stands out as an exceptionally versatile solvent capable of dissolving organic substances that are not soluble in water, making it an ideal carrier for flavors, colorants, active pharmaceutical ingredients and cosmetic fragrances. Its hygroscopic nature allows it to attract and retain moisture from the environment, a property that makes it work as a humectant in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations, preserving the texture, consistency and shelf life of the products it is added to. Unlike ethylene glycol, which is to…