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 mass 62.1
Density 1.11 kg/m³
Melting point -12.9 ℃8.69 ℉260 K 
Boiling point 197 ℃387 ℉470 K 
Rel. permittivity 41.4
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.