Ethylene glycol

Laboratory Chemical


Synonym:  1,2-Ethanediol
Linear Formula:  HOCH2CH2OH
Molecular Weight:  62.07 g/mol
CAS Number:  107-21-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 hPa at 51.1 °C
Water Solubility at 20 °C completely miscible
Autoignition temp. 412 ‚°C at 1.013 hPa
Explosion limit Upper explosion limit: 15.3 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 3.2 %(V)
Assay Purity >=99%
Refractive index n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
B pt. 412 ‚°C at 1.013 hPa
M pt. 412‚°Cat1.013hPa
Density 1.113 g/mL

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302 - H373
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P314 - P501
Symbol
Signal word Warning
Flash point 115‚°C
Storage Temp. RT
Storage Class 10

Description

Application
Ethylene glycol may be used in the preparation of spiroborate esters by reacting with chiral 12-aminoalcohols in the presence of triisopropyl borate.

Purpose
For R&D use only not for drug household or other uses.