Diethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Diethylene glycol is used as an important industrial solvent due to its characteristic properties like high boiling point, high viscosity and low vapor loss. It is widely used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, nitrocellulose, resins and plasticizers. It plays an important role as a building block in the preparation of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane. It finds application as a heat transfer fluid in the chemical industry due to its low freezing point. As a lubricant, it is used in glass-grinding aids, fiber-finish component and cement-grinding aids. It is also used in natural gas to remove water and other impurities. It is an active component of brake fluid, artificial fog solutions and wallpaper strippers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Diethylene glycol is used as an important industrial solvent due to its characteristic properties like high boiling point, high viscosity and low vapor loss. It is widely used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, polyurethanes, nitrocellulose, resins and plasticizers. It plays an important role as a building block in the preparation of morpholine and 1,4-dioxane. It finds application as a heat transfer fluid in the chemical industry due to its low freezing point. As a lubricant, it is used in glass-grinding aids, fiber-finish component and cement-grinding aids. It is also used in natural gas to remove water and other impurities. It is an active component of brake fluid, artificial fog solutions and wallpaper strippers.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Heat sensitive. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and zinc.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 111-46-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 106.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00002882
• InChI Key: MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diethylene glycol, 2,2'-oxydiethanol, diglycol, diethylenglykol, 2-hydroxyethyl ether, bis 2-hydroxyethyl ether, ethanol, 2,2'-oxybis, 2,2'-oxybisethanol, 2-2-hydroxyethoxy ethanol, digol
• PubChem CID: 8117
• ChEBI: CHEBI:46807
• SMILES: OCCOCCO

• Melting Point: °C to 10°C
• Density: 1.116
• Boiling Point: 245°C to 246°C
• Flash Point: 143°C (289°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₂O
• Refractive Index: 1.447
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 969209
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,3119
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol,ether,acetone,and ethylene glycol.
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
• Formula Weight: 106.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Diethylene Glycol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Diethylene glycol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diethylene glycol

RUO – Research Use Only