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Ethane-1,2-diol
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Ethane-1,2-diol |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Ethylene glycol;1,2-Ethanediol;Monoethylene glycol;MEG |
| Chinese name | 乙二醇 |
| Chinese synonyms | 甘醇;1,2-乙二醇;1,2-二羟基乙烷;乙撑二醇 |
| Chemical category | Alcohols & Glycols |
| CAS No. | 107-21-1 |
| EINECS No. | 203-473-3 |
| Molecular formula | C2H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 62.07 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.9%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.002%; color (Pt-Co) ≤5; iron ≤0.0001%
Performance characteristics
Colorless odorless viscous liquid, miscible with water, alcohol and ether, sweet taste
Application scenarios
Antifreeze, polyester resin (PET) raw material, solvent, humectant, plasticizer