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Ethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -13°C |
| Density | 1.113 |
| Boiling Point | 196°C to 198°C |
| Quantity | 2500 g |
| Flash Point | 119°C (246°F) |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Refractive Index | 1.431 |
| Linear Formula | HOCH2CH2OH |
| Beilstein | 505945 |
| Merck Index | 14,3798 |
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Safety and Handling
- Ethylene glycol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethylene glycol
RUO – Research Use Only
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