H26456

Diethylene glycol

ReagentPlus^®, 99%

• Synonym(s): 2,2′-Oxydiethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl ether, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether, Diglycol
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₂O
• CAS Number: 111-46-6
• Molecular Weight: 106.12
• Beilstein: 969209
• EC Number: 203-872-2
• MDL number: MFCD00002882
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• PubChem Substance ID: 24895513

Properties

• description: non-ionic
• Quality Level: 200
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid; viscous liquid
• autoignition temp.: 442 °F
• expl. lim.: 2-12.3 %
• pH: 5.0-8 (20 °C, 500 g/L)
• density: 1.118 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: OCCOCCO
• InChI: 1S/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
• InChI key: MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Diethylene glycol (DEG) is employed as a comonomer during the synthesis of poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET). It undergoes oxidation on treatment with nitric acid. Its toxicity has been assessed. The ozonation and modified Fenton oxidation of DEG have been investigated.

Application

Diethylene glycol may be used in the preparation of bis(2,2′:6′,2″-terpyrid-4′-yl) diethylene glycol, which can act as a precursor for producing water-soluble coordination polymers.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 280.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 138 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves