The chemical reactions and pathways involving propanediol, CH3-CHOH-CH2OH, a sweet, colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze, in brake fluid and as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15995211 ]
Synonyms: 1,2-dihydroxypropane metabolism propylene glycol metabolic process 1,2-dihydroxypropane metabolic process propylene glycol metabolism propanediol metabolism