Propylene carbonate is a clear, colorless liquid chemical compound used in various industries, including:
- Cosmetics: It's used as a solvent, humectant and texture modifier in cosmetic formulations.
- Pharmaceuticals: It's used as a solvent in various pharmaceutical formulations and as an excipient in drug delivery systems.
- Industrial Applications: It's used in lithium-ion batteries as an electrolyte and as a solvent in various industrial processes.