Ethylene Glycol, Fisher BioReagents™

Description

Ethylene Glycol

Due to its property as an antifreeze, Ethylene Glycol may be used for the storage of enzymes at low temperatures.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 107-21-1
• Molecular Formula: C2H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.068
• 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

• pH: 5.5 to 7.5
• Melting Point: -13°C
• Color: Colorless
• Decomposition Information: >500°C
• Density: 1.113g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 196°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Glass Bottle
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: ≥99 %
• Titratable Acid: 0.002mEq/g max.
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂OH
• Vapor Pressure: 0.12mmHg at 20°C
• Viscosity: 21 cP at 20°C
• Water: 0.5% max.
• Merck Index: 15, 3852
• Formula Weight: 62.06
• 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

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

Precautionary Statement

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