Injection, Oral & TopicalUSPPh. Eur.JP
Propylene Glycol
Clear, hygroscopic solvent & co-solvent for parenterals and oral liquids
Propylene Glycol is a clear, colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid used as a solvent, co-solvent, humectant, plasticizer, and stabilizer.
infoProduct Description
Propylene Glycol is a clear, colorless, odorless, and hygroscopic liquid widely used as a pharmaceutical excipient. It functions as a solvent, co-solvent, humectant, plasticizer, and stabilizer, improving the solubility of poorly water-soluble Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and enhancing formulation stability.
starsKey Features & Advantages
- task_altExcellent solvent and co-solvent for poorly water-soluble APIs
- task_altHighly effective humectant that retains moisture
- task_altEnhances API solubility and bioavailability
- task_altImproves formulation stability and uniformity
- task_altEffective plasticizer for film coatings and soft gelatin capsules
- task_altLow volatility and excellent chemical stability
- task_altCompatible with a wide range of pharmaceutical excipients and APIs
- task_altSuitable for oral, topical, injectable, and ophthalmic formulations
- task_altLow toxicity and well-established safety profile
- task_altMiscible with water, ethanol, and many organic solvents
- task_altAvailable in USP, Ph. Eur., and JP compliant pharmaceutical grades
sciencePharmaceutical Applications
verifiedInjectable / Parenteral Formulations
verifiedOral Syrups & Solutions
verifiedTopical Gels
fact_checkKey Specifications
Purity
99.5% Minimum
Appearance
Clear, Colorless Viscous Liquid
verifiedQuality Assurance
Global GMP Compliant & Pharmacopeia Grade