Ethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethylene glycol is used as a precursor for the syntheses of polymers like polyester fibers, resins and polyethylene terephthalate, which finds application in making plastic bottles. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-dioxane. It plays an important role in organic synthesis as a protecting group for carbonyl groups. It is a useful desiccant due to its high boiling point and affinity towards water. It plays an important role to remove water vapor from natural gas before proceeding for further processes. Its major application is as a medium for convective heat transfer in automobiles and liquid cooled computers.

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Applications
Ethylene glycol is used as a precursor for the syntheses of polymers like polyester fibers, resins and polyethylene terephthalate, which finds application in making plastic bottles. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-dioxane. It plays an important role in organic synthesis as a protecting group for carbonyl groups. It is a useful desiccant due to its high boiling point and affinity towards water. It plays an important role to remove water vapor from natural gas before proceeding for further processes. Its major application is as a medium for convective heat transfer in automobiles and liquid cooled computers.

Solubility
Miscible with water, toluene, tetrahydrofuran, alcohol, chloroform and other organic solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aldehydes and aluminum.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-21-1
• Molecular Formula: C2H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.068
• MDL Number: MFCD00002885
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethylene glycol, 1,2-ethanediol, glycol, monoethylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxyethane, 2-hydroxyethanol, glycol alcohol, ethylene alcohol, fridex, tescol
• PubChem CID: 174
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30742
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: C(CO)O

• Melting Point: -13°C
• Density: 1.113
• Boiling Point: 196°C to 198°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 119°C (246°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.431
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂OH
• Beilstein: 505945
• Merck Index: 14,3798
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,toluene,tetrahydrofuran,alcohol,chloroform and other organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 62.07
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylene glycol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Ethylene glycol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethylene glycol

RUO – Research Use Only