Ethylene glycol CAS #107-21-1
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Ethylene glycol CAS #107-21-1

Ethylene glycol is the simplest aliphatic diol. It has the chemical properties of alcohol and can generate ethers, esters, or be oxidized to acids or aldehydes. It can also condense to form ethers or be replaced by halogens. It generally reacts with acyl chlorides or anhydrides to form diesters. Under heating with a catalyst (manganese dioxide, aluminum oxide, zinc oxide or sulfuric acid), it can undergo intermolecular or intramolecular dehydration to generate cyclic ethylene glycol acetals, which react with nitric acid to generate ethylene glycol dinitrate (an explosive). Ethylene glycol is a raw material for the production of polyester resins, alkyd resins and polyester fibers. It can also be used as a refrigerant for automobile and aircraft engine refrigerants. In 1980, the amount of ethylene glycol used as a refrigerant was equivalent to the amount used to produce polyester. In addition, it can also be used to synthesize polymers such as polyester fibers.

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Ethylene glycol CAS #107-21-1

Ethylene glycol Basic information
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Product Name: Ethylene glycol
Synonyms: Ethylene glycol, extra pure, packed in UHDPE bottles;Ethylene glycol 5g [107-21-1];Ethylene Glycol (0.5 mL);Ethylene glycol, extra pure, 99+% 1LT;Ethylene glycol, extra pure, 99+% 2.5LT;Ethylene glycol, for analysis, 99.5% 1LT;Ethylene glycol, for analysis, 99.5% 2.5LT;Ethylene glycol, 99%, SpcDry, with Molecular sieves, Water≤50 ppM (by K.F.), SpcSeal
CAS: 107-21-1
MF: C2H6O2
MW: 62.07
EINECS: 203-473-3
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Mol File: 107-21-1.mol
Ethylene glycol Structure
Ethylene glycol Chemical Properties
Melting point -13 °C (lit.)
Boiling point 195-198 °C
density 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density 2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure 0.08 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.431(lit.)
Fp 230 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility water: miscible
form Viscous Liquid
pka 14.22(at 25℃)
color blue
Odor Odorless
Relative polarity 0.79
PH 6-7.5 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit 3.2%(V)
Water Solubility miscible
FreezingPoint -11.5℃
Sensitive Hygroscopic
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.03
λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.01
Merck 14,3798
BRN 505945
Exposure limits Ceiling limit in air for vapor and mist 50 ppm (~125 mg/m3) (ACGIH); TWA 10 mg/m3 (particulates) (MSHA).
Dielectric constant 37.0（20℃）
LogP -1.36 at 25℃
CAS DataBase Reference 107-21-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,2-Ethanediol(107-21-1)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethylene glycol (107-21-1)

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