102466

Ethylene glycol

ReagentPlus^®, ≥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

• vapor density: 2.1 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: liquid
• 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.)
• storage temp.: room temp
• 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 can be used as a reagent in cyclocondensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones to form 1,3-dioxolanes.
It has been used:

• As a carrier fluid during the fabrication of shear thickening fluid (composed of nanosized silica particles).
• To compose previtrification and vitrification solutions for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos.

Other Notes

The article number 102466-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 102466-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H373
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P314 - P501
• 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): 239.0 °F - open cup
• Flash Point(C): 115 °C - open cup