ethane-1,2-diol

C₂H₆O₂
100%
Structural formula of ethane-1,2-diol

ethane-1,2-diol, ethane-1,2-diol, 1,2-dihydroxyethane, 1,2-ethanediol, ethylene glycol

Ethaan-1,2-diol is a clear, colorless, odorless, sweet tasting, viscous liquid. Mostly used as a base material for polymers or as a component of antifreeze products.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass62.1
Density1.11 kg/m³
Melting point-12.9 8.69 260
Boiling point197 387 470
Rel. permittivity41.4
Partition coeff. (logP)-1.69

Synthesis of ethane-1,2-diol


Compound added to the database on December 3, 2020, last modified on September 5, 2022.