Synonym: 1,2-Ethanediol
CAS Number: 107-21-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H6O2
Molecular Weight: 62.07
EC Number: 203-473-3
MDL Number: MFCD00002885
Linear Formula: HOCH2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥99% |
autoignition temp. | 752 °F |
bp | 195-198 °C |
density | 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 15.3 % |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −13 °C (lit.) |
product line | ReagentPlus® |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | OCCO |
solubility | water: miscible |
storage temp. | room temp |
vapor density | 2.1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | Ethylene glycol can be used as a reagent in cyclocondensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones to form 1,3-dioxolanes. It has been used: • As a carrier fluid during the fabrication of shear thickening fluid (composed of nanosized silica particles). • To compose previtrification and vitrification solutions for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos. |
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. |
Legal Information: | ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
Other Notes: | The article number 102466-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 102466-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications. |
Packaging: | 1, 4 L in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 18 L in steel drum |
Packaging: | 500, 6×500 mL in poly bottle |
Symbol | ![]() ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H302 - H373 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 + P330 - P314 - P501 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 22 |
RIDADR | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 195-198 °C |
mp | −13 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12352137 |
We are currently working diligently to update our website pricing information for the New Year. If you place an order, you will be acknowledged with any corrected pricing. If you'd like the most current information sooner, please don't hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we'd be happy to assist. Thank you for your patience while we are updating.
800-334-7725
office@krackeler.com
Please fill out the form below if you want to request order support from Krackeler Scientific.
You will be contacted with a quote.