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.

Applications
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

• Melting Point: -13°C
• Density: 1.113
• Boiling Point: 196°C to 198°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 119°C (246°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.431
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂OH
• Beilstein: 505945
• Merck Index: 14,3798
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,toluene,tetrahydrofuran,alcohol,chloroform and other organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 62.07
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethylene glycol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H373-H302 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P301+P312-P304+P340-P312-P314-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-473-3
RTECSNumber	KW2975000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only