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1,2-Ethanediol
SpectraBase Compound ID 9cBA9IZSWuJ
InChI InChI=1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Mol Weight 62.07 g/mol
Molecular Formula C2H6O2
Exact Mass 62.036779 g/mol

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SpectraBase Spectrum ID HnqdaF7LgxP
Name ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Source of Sample Eastern Chemical Corporation, Pequannock, New Jersey
Boiling Point 197.4C
CAS Registry Number 107-21-1
Color Properties Color= COLORLESS
Comments VISCID LIQUID WITH SWEET TASTE
Copyright Copyright © 1980, 1981-2024 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Density (20/4C) 1.1088
Formula C2H6O2
InChI InChI=1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point -11.5C
Molecular Weight 62.068001
Optical Properties Index of Refraction= (20C) 1.4318
Safety Data Risks and Safety Phrases= TOXIC WHEN INGESTED; HYGROSCOPIC
Synonyms 1,2-DIHYDROXYETHANE 1,2-ETHANEDIOL ETHANEDIOL
Technique CAPILLARY CELL: NEAT
Use USED AS AN ANTIFREEZE, IN HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, AND IN THE MANUFACTURE OF DYNAMITES AND RESINS; SOLVENT IN THE PAINT AND PLASTICS INDUSTRIES; USED IN FORMULATION OF PRINTERS' INK AND BALL-POINT PEN INK