Monoethylene Glycol
Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It is mainly used for two purposes, as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations. It is an odorless, colorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid.
- Synonyms
- MEG 1, 2-Ethanediol, Monoethylene glycol I 1,2-Dihydroxyethane I Ethanediol I
- Chemical Formula
- C2H6O2
- CAS Number
- 107-21-1
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 62,07 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -12,9 °C
- Boiling Point
- 197,6 °C
- Density
- 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C
- Forms
- Liquid, Viscous
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Decorative coatings
- Coatings
- Anti-freeze
- Oil and Gas
- Agricultural
- Solvents