Description
Ethylene glycol refers to a class of compounds with various applications, but the most common form is mono ethylene glycol (MEG).
- Full Name: Mono Ethylene Glycol
- CAS Number: 107-21-1
- Molecular Formula: C₂H₆O₂
- Molecular Weight: 62.07 g/mol
Properties
- Appearance: Colorless, odorless liquid
- Boiling Point: 197.6 °C (388 °F)
- Melting Point: -12.9 °C (8.78 °F)
- Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, and many organic solvents
Applications
- Antifreeze: Widely used in automotive antifreeze and coolants.
- Industrial Applications: Serves as a feedstock to produce polyester fibers and resins, as well as in the manufacture of plastics.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as diethylene glycol and Tri ethylene glycol.
- Hydraulic Fluids: Utilized in various hydraulic systems due to its low freezing point.
- Food Industry: Sometimes used as a humectant and in the production of certain food additives, although food-grade quality must be ensured
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