| Formula / Notation | C4H10O3 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 111-46-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 106.12 |
| Melting Point | 14 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 473 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.118 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Diethylene glycol appears as a colorless liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. |
| Also Known As | 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol; 111-46-6; 2,2'-Oxydiethanol; 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol; 2,2'-Oxybisethanol; Diglycol; Diethylenglykol; Digol; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl ether |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Diethylene glycol?
Diethylene glycol (C4H10O3) is an organic compound that appears as Diethylene glycol appears as a colorless liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.. It has a molecular weight of 106.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol. Boiling point: 473 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 14 °F (NTP, 1992).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol; 111-46-6; 2,2'-Oxydiethanol; 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol; 2,2'-Oxybisethanol; Diglycol; Diethylenglykol; Digol; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether; 2-Hydroxyethyl ether
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 14 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 473 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.118 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 106.12 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Diethylene glycol appears as a colorless liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals. |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Diethylene glycol (C4H10O3) is an organic compound that appears as Diethylene glycol appears as a colorless liquid. Denser than water. Contact may slightly irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be slightly toxic by ingestion. Used to make other chemicals.. It has a molecular weight of 106.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol. Boiling point: 473 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: 14 °F (NTP, 1992).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Diethylene glycol is: C4H10O3