Chemical & Material
Propylene Oxide
Propylene oxide is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH3CHCH2O. This colourless volatile liquid with an odour resembling ether, is produced on a large scale industrially. Its major application is its use for the production of polyether polyols for use in making polyurethane plastics.
- Types
- Chlorohydrin Process · SM/PO · HPPO
- Applications
- Polyether polyols · Propylene glycols · Propylene glycol ethers
5 editions21 December 2025