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Ethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAA1159136
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Ethylene glycol is used as a precursor for the syntheses of polymers like polyester fibers, resins and polyethylene terephthalate, which finds application in making plastic bottles. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-dioxane. It plays an important role in organic synthesis as a protecting group for carbonyl groups. It is a useful desiccant due to its high boiling point and affinity towards water. It plays an important role to remove water vapor from natural gas before proceeding for further processes. Its major application is as a medium for convective heat transfer in automobiles and liquid cooled computers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethylene glycol is used as a precursor for the syntheses of polymers like polyester fibers, resins and polyethylene terephthalate, which finds application in making plastic bottles. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,4-dioxane. It plays an important role in organic synthesis as a protecting group for carbonyl groups. It is a useful desiccant due to its high boiling point and affinity towards water. It plays an important role to remove water vapor from natural gas before proceeding for further processes. Its major application is as a medium for convective heat transfer in automobiles and liquid cooled computers.

Solubility
Miscible with water, toluene, tetrahydrofuran, alcohol, chloroform and other organic solvents.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, aldehydes and aluminum.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 107-21-1
Molecular Formula C2H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 62.068
MDL Number MFCD00002885
InChI Key LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym ethylene glycol, 1,2-ethanediol, glycol, monoethylene glycol, 1,2-dihydroxyethane, 2-hydroxyethanol, glycol alcohol, ethylene alcohol, fridex, tescol
PubChem CID 174
ChEBI CHEBI:30742
IUPAC Name ethane-1,2-diol
SMILES C(CO)O

Specifications

Melting Point -13°C
Density 1.113
Boiling Point 196°C to 198°C
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 119°C (246°F)
Odor Sweet
Refractive Index 1.431
Linear Formula HOCH2CH2OH
Beilstein 505945
Merck Index 14,3798
Solubility Information Miscible with water,toluene,tetrahydrofuran,alcohol,chloroform and other organic solvents.
Formula Weight 62.07
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material Ethylene glycol
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Hazard Category H302-H336-H373
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H373-H302
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P260-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P312-P304+P340-P312-P314-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber 203-473-3
RTECSNumber KW2975000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

RUO – Research Use Only

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