1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl- (CED0118146)

1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl- belongs to the alcohols and polyols, a subclass of organooxygen compounds within the organic compounds. This compound has the formula C3H8O2 and an average molecular weight of 76.09 g/mol. It is utilized industrially as a solvent and a plasticizer. The substance is found in or released from 33 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment such as antennas, auxiliary devices, communication cables or conductors, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, and electric hearing aids, among eight others. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with bleaching agents, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and perfumes within detergents and soaps, among five others. It is also linked to food, food processing and cookware, specifically food contact materials, fermentation processes for beer, food preservation, the preparation of vinegar, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, among two others. Additionally, it is found in building and construction materials such as floors, stairs and ramps, as well as household items like watch chains. Recorded exposure routes for 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-dimethyl- include inhalation, oral, and touch. Two recorded protein targets for this compound are haloalkane dehalogenase (linB) and ADP-ribosylation factor 1 (ARF1).