[{"from": "human", "value": "Provide a description of this molecule. [C][Branch1][Ring1][C][O][C][O]"}, {"from": "gpt", "value": "The molecule is the simplest member of the class of propane-1,3-diols, consisting of propane in which one hydrogen from each methyl group is substituted by a hydroxy group. A colourless, viscous, water-miscible liquid with a high (210\u2103) boiling point, it is used in the synthesis of certain polymers and as a solvent and antifreeze. It has a role as a protic solvent and a metabolite."}]