CAS No: 57-55-6
FEMA No: 2940
Appearance: Clear, colorless, viscous liquid
Odor: Practically odorless, faintly sweet taste
Properties:
Hygroscopic (absorbs water easily)
Excellent solvent and carrier for flavors, fragrances, and active ingredients
Miscible with water, alcohol, and many organic solvents
Uses & Applications:
Fragrance & Cosmetics Industry:
Used as a solvent and carrier for fragrance oils and aroma chemicals
Acts as a humectant in lotions, creams, shampoos, deodorants, and soaps
Stabilizes perfumes and extends shelf life
Flavor & Food Industry (FEMA 2940):
Functions as a solvent for flavors, colors, and food additives
Used in beverages, baked goods, dairy products, and processed foods
Helps in uniform distribution of flavors
Pharmaceuticals:
Used as a carrier and stabilizer in oral, injectable, and topical medicines
Serves as a solvent for active ingredients
Other Uses:
In e-liquids/vape juices as a base carrier
In industrial applications as antifreeze and de-icing solution (non-toxic alternative to ethylene glycol)