Ethylene Glycol is a dihydroxy alcohol with a chemical formula C2H6O2. This organic compound is highly toxic. It is also known as Ethane-1,2-diol or Monoethylene glycol. It has no smell and is viscous. It is colorless and has a sweet taste. It appears as a clear, colorless, liquid. It is widely used as an antifreeze and a raw material in the plastic industry. Ethylene Glycol is produced when ethylene oxide reacts with water.
C2H6O2 | Ethylene Glycol |
Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass | 62.07 g/mol |
Density | 1.11 g/cm³ |
Boiling Point | 197.3 °C |
Melting Point | -12.9 °C |
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