Diethylene Glycol

• CAT Number: R050848
• CAS Number: 111-46-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 106.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,5-Dihydroxy-3-oxapentane; 2-Hydroxyethoxyethanol; 3-Oxapentamethylene-1,5-diol; 3-Oxapentane-1,5-diol; Ethylene Diglycol; NSC 36391
• Storage: Room Temperature
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
• InChIKey: MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(COCCO)O

Diethylene glycol (Cat No.:R050848) is a clear, colorless, and odorless organic compound. It is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative and is commonly used as a solvent, coolant, and humectant in various industrial and consumer applications. Diethylene glycol’s hygroscopic properties make it useful in products like antifreeze and brake fluid. However, its ingestion can be toxic to humans, causing kidney and liver damage, and it has been involved in several poisoning incidents.

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