Ethylene Glycol, CAS is 107-21-1, and its UN is 3082, also known as Glycol, is a colorless, odorless, and slightly sweet-tasting liquid with the chemical formula C₂H₆O₂. Ethylene glycol is widely used in the automotive industry as an antifreeze, in the polyester industry to make fibers and plastics, and in the chemical industry as a solvent and additive, with specific applications in medicine, fuel cells and some food industries.
CAS: | 107-21-1 | UN: | 3082 |
Other Names: | ethane-1,2-diol, 1,2-Ethanediol, Glycol | Appearance: | It is a colorless, odorless, and slightly sweet-tasting liquid. |
Density: | 1.11 g/cm³ | Melting point: | −12.9 °C |
Boiling point: | 197.3 °C | Flash point: | 111°C |
Molecular Formula: | C7H14 or CH3C6H11 |