Synonyms (PGDN)

1,2-Propylene glycol dinitrate; propylene glycol dinitrate; 1,2-propanediol, dinitrate; propylene dinitrate; isopropylene nitrate; methynitroglycol

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Chemical formula

C₃H₆N₂O₆

Gingell et al. 1994

Structure

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Molecular weight

166

Gingell et al. 1994

CAS registry number

6423–43–4 (PGDN)

106602–80–6 (Otto Fuel II)

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Physical state

Liquid

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Color

Colorless (PGDN)

red-orange (Otto Fuel II)

ACGIH 1991

Gaworski et al. 1985

Solubility in water

1.3 g/L

ACGIH 1991

Vapor pressure (25°C)

0.087 mm Hg

Gaworski et al. 1985

Vapor density (air=1)

No data

Liquid density (water=1)

1.4

Gingell et al. 1994

Melting point

No data

Boiling point

92°C

Decomposes above 121°C

Gingell et al. 1994

Gaworski et al. 1985

Odor

Disagreeable (PGDN)

Distinctive (Otto Fuel II)

ACGIH 1991

Gaworski et al. 1985

Conversion factors

1 ppm=7.14mg/m³

1 mg/m³=0.14 ppm

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