Description
102466 Sigma-Aldrich
Ethylene glycol
ReagentPlus®, ≥99%
Synonym: 1,2-Ethanediol
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CAS Number 107-21-1
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Linear Formula HOCH2CH2OH
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Molecular Weight 62.07
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Beilstein/REAXYS Number 505945
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EC Number 203-473-3
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MDL number MFCD00002885
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eCl@ss 39020501
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PubChem Substance ID 329748992
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NACRES NA.21
Description
General description
Ethylene glycol (EG) is a polyol having a wide range of industrial applications. Its preparation from cellulose has been reported.[1] It can also be produced from fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas and coal) and biomass-derived resources.[6]
Application
Ethylene glycol has been used as a carrier fluid during the fabrication of shear thickening fluid (composed of nanosized silica particles).[4] It has also been used to compose previtrification and vitrification solutions for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos.[5]
Packaging
1, 4 L in poly bottle
18 L in steel drum
500 mL in poly bottle
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.
Legal Information
ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Properties
Related Categories | ReagentPlus, ReagentPlus Solvent Grade Products, ReagentPlus and EMPLURA, ACS and Reagent Grade Solvents, Amber Glass Bottles, |
Quality Level | 200 |
grade | ReagentPlus® |
vapor density | 2.1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
assay | ≥99% |
autoignition temp. | 752 °F |
expl. lim. | 15.3 % |
refractive index | n20/D 1.431 (lit.) |
bp | 195-198 °C |
mp | −13 °C (lit.) |
solubility | water: miscible |
density | 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | OCCO |
InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2 |
InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |