| Ethylene glycol(EG) | |||
| CAS No: | 107-21-1 | Molecular Structure | Samples |
| EINECS No: | 203-473-3 |  |  |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H6O2 | ||
| Molecular Weight: | 62.07 | ||
| Density: | 1.113 g/ml at 25 °C | ||
| Physical Properties: Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, and sweet liquid with low toxicity to animals. It can dissolve with water and acetone, but its solubility is relatively low in ethers. | |||
| Applications: Ethylene glycol is mainly used as a raw material for producing polyester fibers and polyester plastics, as well as for producing other synthetic resins, lubricants, surfactants, softeners, humidifiers, antifreeze agents, explosives, etc. Ethylene glycol can often replace glycerol and is used as a water agent and solvent in the leather and pharmaceutical industries, respectively. | |||