Name Propanediol Description There are three common chemicals that have the chemical formula C3H8O2 may be referred to as propanediol: 1,3-propanediol, propane-1,1-diol, and 1,2-propanediol. 1,2-propanediol is more commonly referred to as propylene glycol. 1,3-propanediol is the most commonly used chemical that's referred to as propanediol and is the subject of this profile. It is a clear, thick liquid used in formulas to control viscosity. Benefits Adds moisture to skin. Considerations • Ethical Concerns
Propanediol can be produced from acrolein, a compound found in cigarette smoke that may contribute to lung cancer. While this wouldn't pose a risk in the finished product of propanediol, there may be exposures to workers and the environment, especially if produced in countries with less-than-stringent working and environmental regulations. • GMOs
The most widely distributed propanediol is made by DuPont chemical and is likely from GMO corn. Synonyms 1,3-PROPANEDIOL
Propane-1,3-diol
Trimethylene glycol
1,3-Dihydroxypropane
1,3-Propylene glycol
2-Deoxyglycerol
1,3-PROPANDIOL
1,3-Propylenediol
2-(Hydroxymethyl)ethanol
beta-Propylene glycol
omega-Propanediol
.beta.-Propylene glycol
HOCH2CH2CH2OH
HO(CH2)3OH
BRN 0969155
UNII-5965N8W85T
3-hydroxypropanol
1,3 propanediol
1.3-propanediol
propane-1,3diol
propane1,3-diol
propane1.3-diol
1,3 propandiol Research Sources https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.0607031103
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5956275/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10531640/
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/10442 Summary Ethical and environmental concerns.
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