2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol
| Overview | |
| Catalog # | bs-76099c-25mg |
| Product Name | 2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol |
| Specifications | |
| Storage Buffer | Liquid |
| Storage Condition | Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C. |
| Target | |
| Product Information | CAS Number: 497-04-1 Molecular formula: C3H7ClO2 Molecular weight: 110.54 Purity: >98% (GC) Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid. Solubility: Soluble in DMSO or methanol. InChiKey: DYPJJAAKPQKWTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES: OCC(Cl)CO |
| Description | 2-Chloro-1,3-propanediol (2-MCPD) is a heat-induced food contaminant present in oil- and fat-containing foodstuff. 2-MCPD is formed during the refinement of vegetable oils and fats and is therefore present in numerous oil- and fat-containing foods. This compound can be used as a reference compound for analytical studies. |