Ethylene Glycol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS	107-21-1
Molecular Formula	C2H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	62.068
InChI Key	LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-NShow More
Synonym	1, 2-Ethanediol
PubChem CID	174
ChEBI	CHEBI:30742

Categories: Chemicals, Solvents

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Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Name or Material	Ethylene Glycol
Additional Information	Vapor Pressure: 0.12mmHg at 20°C
Assay Percent Range	≥99 %
Linear Formula	HOCH₂CH₂OH
Boiling Range	3°C max.
InChI Key	LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC Name	ethane-1,2-diol
PubChem CID	174
Formula Weight	62.06
Density	1.113g/cm³
Iron (Fe)	5ppm max.
Titratable Acid	0.002mEq/g max.
Water	0.5% max.
Viscosity	21 cP at 20°C
Boiling Point	196°C
Melting Point	-13°C
Quantity	1L

CAS	107-21-1
Assay	≥99%
Molecular Formula	C2H6O2
Merck Index	15, 3852
Synonym	1, 2-Ethanediol
SMILES	C(CO)O
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	62.068
ChEBI	CHEBI:30742
Physical Form	Viscous Liquid
Identification	Pass Test
Packaging	Glass Bottle
Vapor Pressure	0.12mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density	2.14g/mol
Decomposition Information	>500°C
Color	Colorless
pH	5.5 to 7.5

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 /

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