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Diethylene glycol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Diethylene glycol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | DEG;2,2'-Oxydiethanol;Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether |
| Chinese name | 二甘醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 二乙二醇;一缩二乙二醇;2,2'-氧代二乙醇;二羟二乙醚 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 111-46-6 |
| EINECS No. | 203-872-2 |
| Molecular formula | C4H10O3 |
| Molecular weight | 106.12 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.01%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10
Performance characteristics
Colorless viscous liquid, miscible with water, alcohol and ether
Application scenarios
Raw material for polyurethane and polyester resin, antifreeze, gas dehydrating agent, solvent