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๐Ÿงช Propanediol

1,3-Propanediol | INCI: Propanediol | CAS: 504-63-2

INCI Information

INCI Name
Propanediol
Common Name
1,3-Propanediol
CAS Number
504-63-2
Category
Humectant / Solvent
Molecular Formula
Cโ‚ƒHโ‚ˆOโ‚‚
Molecular Weight
76.10 g/mol
Appearance
Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Solubility
Miscible with water and alcohols
Typical Concentration
1% โ€“ 10%
pH Range
6.0โ€“8.0
Functions:
HumectantSolventNatural alternative
Available Purity Grades:
  • 98%
  • 99% (Cosmetic)
  • 99.5% (Pharma)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Indicative Price Range (Bulk)

Typical B2B pricing across verified suppliers
$3 โ€“ $12 $/kg
Prices vary by purity, MOQ, and order volume. Always request formal quotes.

๐Ÿญ Verified Supplier Comparison

All suppliers are Alibaba Verified Gold or Verified members with 3+ years of operation.

Supplier Purity MOQ Price Range Rating Status Years Action
Shandong Baisheng Biotechnology 99% 1kg $4 โ€“ $8 โญ 4.7 Verified Gold 5yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Jiangsu Gaduo Biotechnology 98% 25kg $3 โ€“ $6 โญ 4.8 Verified Gold 7yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Hangzhou Hyper Chemicals 99% 200kg $3 โ€“ $5.5 โญ 4.6 Verified 4yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Guangzhou Tianci Materials 98% 1kg $5 โ€“ $10 โญ 4.5 Verified 3yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Zhejiang Jiaerke Pharmaceutical 99% 25kg $3.5 โ€“ $7 โญ 4.7 Verified Gold 6yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Sichuan Dekang Chemical 98% 1kg $4 โ€“ $9 โญ 4.4 Verified 3yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Hubei Yuancheng Saichuang 99% 25kg $3 โ€“ $6.5 โญ 4.6 Verified Gold 5yr View on Alibaba โ†’
Ningxia Unisplendour Baofeng 99.5% 200kg $2.8 โ€“ $5.5 โญ 4.8 Verified Gold 10yr View on Alibaba โ†’
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๐Ÿ“– About Propanediol

Propanediol (1,3-Propanediol) is a naturally-derived humectant produced by fermentation of corn sugar. It's a premium alternative to Propylene Glycol, offering superior skin feel and 'green' marketing appeal.

๐Ÿ›’ Purchasing Guide & Tips

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

โ“ Is Propanediol better than Propylene Glycol?

It's gentler and has better natural credentials, but is more expensive. Performance is similar.

โ“ Can it be used in organic products?

Yes, fermentation-derived Propanediol is acceptable in COSMOS and Ecocert organic standards.

โ“ Does it have a scent?

No, it's odorless โ€” a plus over some natural alternatives.

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