EX0565

Ethylene glycol

• Synonym(s): Ethylene Glycol, 1,2-Ethanediol, 1
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂H₆O₂
• CAS Number: 107-21-1
• Molecular Weight: 62.07
• MDL number: MFCD00002885
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 203-473-3

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.053 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥98% (GC)
• form: liquid
• pH: 6-7.5 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• bp: 197.6 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -14--10 °C
• transition temp: flash point 111 °C
• density: 1.11 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
• InChI key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Engineering Escherichia coli for the utilization of ethylene glycol: This study explores the potential of engineered E. coli to consume ethylene glycol, presenting a novel approach to biochemical production (Pandit et al., 2021).
• Experimental study on thermal conductivity of ethylene glycol containing hybrid nano-additives: This research develops a new correlation for the thermal conductivity of ethylene glycol with nano-additives, enhancing its effectiveness in industrial applications (Afrand, 2017).
• Boosting Selective Oxidation of Ethylene to Ethylene Glycol Assisted by In situ Generated H₂O₂ from O₂ Electroreduction: This article discusses a catalytic method that uses mesoporous carbon to produce H₂O₂ which oxidizes ethylene into ethylene glycol, presenting a sustainable production method (Guan et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC): 98% min
Color (APHA): 20 max
Form: Clear liquid
Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to standard