Ethylene glycol
About This Item
Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
107-21-1
Molecular Weight:
62.07
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.
Vapor Density: 2.1 (vs air)
Quality Segment: 200
Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mmHg (20 °C)
Product Line: ReagentPlus®
Assay: ≥99%
Form: Liquid
Autoignition Temperature: 752 °F
Explosion Limit: 15.3%
Reaction Suitability: reactivity: carbonyl reactive, reagent type: protection reagent
Dilution: (for general lab use)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
Boiling Point: 195-198 °C
Melting Point: −13 °C (lit.)
Solubility: water: miscible
Density: 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Storage Temperature: room temp
SMILES String: OCCO
