Ethylene 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

1,2-Dihydroxyethane I 1,2-Ethanedio I 2-Hydroxyethanol

Chemical Formula

C2H6O2

CAS Number

107-21-1