The chemical reaction that produces the product propylene glycol is:
Reacts with dibasic acid to produce polyester.
Reacts with nitric acid to form nitrate esters.
It reacts with hydrochloric acid to form chlorohydrin.
It is converted into propionaldehyde by heating with dilute sulfuric acid at 170 degrees Celsius.
Reacts with aldehydes to form acetal.
Dehydration produces propylene oxide or polyethylene glycol.