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| CAS No.: | 111-46-6 |
| Formula: | C4h10o3 |
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Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a versatile organic compound, crafted with the structural formula HO-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-OH. This clear, hygroscopic, and odorless liquid is nothing short of a marvel, seamlessly blending with water and easily mixing with polar organic solvents such as alcohols and ethers, offering a world of possibilities for various industrial applications.
Diols and Polyols
Diethylene glycol is a distinguished member of the diols family, hydrocarbons known for containing two alcohol groups. Derived elegantly from ethylene oxide, its utility is unmatched. Alongside it, triethylene glycol-a similarly colorless, viscous liquid-serves brilliantly as a plasticizer for vinyl. Whether it's enhancing air disinfectants like 'Oust' or 'Clean and Pure,' or serving as a critical liquid desiccant for natural gas and air conditioning systems, diethylene glycol stands out. Its presence as an additive in hydraulic oil and brake fluid further underscores its indispensable role in various industrial sectors.
Much like its counterpart, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol and its aqueous solutions serve as superior coolants, adeptly lowering freezing points and raising boiling points, making them ideal for hot climates. As a precursor in organic syntheses for compounds such as morpholine and 1,4-dioxane, DEG shines. It excels as a solvent for nitrocellulose, resins, dyes, oils, and other organic materials. Moreover, it functions as a humectant for ***, cork, printing inks, and glues. Additionally, DEG finds its way into some hydraulic fluids and brake fluids, proving its versatility and indispensability in numerous applications.
In the realm of personal care products, including skin creams, lotions, and deodorants, DEG is frequently substituted by its much less toxic counterparts, DEG ethers, ensuring safer consumer products without compromising quality.
Despite its beneficial uses, DEG has unfortunately been misused as a pseudoglycerin in certain regions, illicitly finding its way into products like cough syrups and toothpaste-an unauthorized practice that tarnishes its reputation and underscores the need for stringent regulation.
| Product name | Diethylene glycol | Molecular weight | 106.12 |
| Acidity | <100mg/kg (as acetic acid) | boiling point | 245ºC |
| CAS No. | 111-46-6 | Density | 1.1164(20ºC) |
| Molecular Formula | C4H1003 | Viscosity | 22.3 |
| Flash Point | 143ºC | Appearance and character | Colorless and transparent liquid without mechanical impurities |
| Solubility | Miscible with ethanol, ether, acetone and ethylene glycol, insoluble in benzene and carbon tetrachloride, soluble in water. | ||
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