32160

Diethylene glycol

puriss. p.a., ≥99.0% (GC), colorless

• 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
• EC Number: 203-872-2
• MDL number: MFCD00002882
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648659
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• vapor density: 2.14 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• description: non-ionic
• grade: puriss. p.a.
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: viscous liquid (clear)
• autoignition temp.: 442 °F
• expl. lim.: 2-12.3 %
• impurities: ≤0.003% peroxides (as H₂O₂); ≤0.01% free acid (as CH₃COOH); ≤0.1% water; ≤0.8% ethylene glycol (HOCH₂CH₂OH)
• color: colorless; APHA: ≤25
• refractive index: n20/D 1.447 (lit.); n20/D 1.447
• bp: 245 °C (lit.)
• mp: −10 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.116 g/mL at 20 °C; 1.118 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• cation traces: Ca: ≤5 mg/kg; Cd: ≤1 mg/kg; Co: ≤1 mg/kg; Cr: ≤1 mg/kg; Cu: ≤1 mg/kg; Fe: ≤2 mg/kg; K: ≤20 mg/kg; Mg: ≤1 mg/kg; Mn: ≤1 mg/kg; Na: ≤20 mg/kg; Ni: ≤1 mg/kg; Pb: ≤1 mg/kg; Zn: ≤10 mg/kg
• 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

Diethylene glycol (DEG) is formed as side reaction product during the esterification reaction of terephthalic acid with ethylene glycol. It readily forms complexes with 3d transition metal cations in the presence of alkaline hydroxide. Its solutions are widely employed for antifreeze and lubricating applications. Oxidative degradation of DEG with ozone by modified Fenton process (mixture of hydrogen peroxide and ferric salt) was described in a study.

Application

Diethylene glycol may be used for electrodeposition of cadmium sulfide (CdSe) films. It may be used to compose the fluoride ion electrolytes, for use in the preparation of self-organized titania nanotube arrays.

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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves