1193265

Diethylene glycol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 2,2′-Oxydiethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl ether, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether, Diglycol
• Linear Formula: (HOCH₂CH₂)₂O
• CAS Number: 111-46-6
• Molecular Weight: 106.12
• Beilstein: 969209
• MDL number: MFCD00002882
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749578
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• vapor density: 2.14 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• API family: diethylene glycol
• autoignition temp.: 442 °F
• expl. lim.: 2-12.3 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.447 (lit.)
• bp: 245 °C (lit.)
• mp: −10 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.118 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OCCOCCO
• InChI: 1S/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
• InChI key: MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Diethylene glycol USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Propylene Glycol
• Glycerin
• Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Sorbitol Solution
• Polyethylene Glycol 3350
• Maltitol Solution
• Noncrystallizing Sorbitol Solution

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 280.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 138 °C - closed cup