102466-M

Ethylene glycol

reagent grade, ≥99%

• Synonym(s): 1,2-Ethanediol
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 107-21-1
• Molecular Weight: 62.07
• Beilstein: 505945
• EC Number: 203-473-3
• MDL number: MFCD00002885
• UNSPSC Code: 12352137
• eCl@ss: 39020501
• PubChem Substance ID: 329748992
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: reagent grade
• vapor density: 2.1 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• autoignition temp.: 752 °F
• expl. lim.: 15.3 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
• bp: 195-198 °C
• mp: −13 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: miscible
• density: 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OCCO
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
• InChI key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Ethylene glycol (EG) is a polyol having a wide range of industrial applications. Its preparation from cellulose has been reported. It can also be produced from fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas and coal) and biomass-derived resources.

Application

Ethylene glycol has been used as a carrier fluid during the fabrication of shear thickening fluid (composed of nanosized silica particles). It has also been used to compose previtrification and vitrification solutions for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos.

Reagent typically used in cyclocondensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones to form 1,3-dioxolanes.

Other Notes

Important notice
This product will be phased out towards early 2019. There is a replacement product available : 102466

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H373
• Precautionary Statements: P301 + P312 + P330 - P314
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT RE 2 Oral
• Target Organs: Kidney
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 231.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 111 °C - closed cup