Diethylene Glycol - DEG

Diethylene Glycol (DEG) is a colorless, practically odorless, and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. It is miscible in water, alcohol, ether, acetone, and ethylene glycol.

Product Details

Formula:

C4H10O3

CAS Number:

111-46-6

Also Known As:

Ethylene diglycol; Diglycol; 2,2'-oxybisethanol; 2,2'-oxydiethanol; 3-oxa-1,5-pentanediol;dihydroxy diethyl ether

Structure:

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applications:

DEG is a widely used solvent. It is used in the manufacture of resins, polyurethanes, plasticizers, and is also used as a solvent for dyes and oils. DEG can be found in products such as tobacco, cork, ink, glue, brake fluid, lubricants, and cosmetics.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

Clear colorless liquid

Boiling Point, °C

244 - 245

Density, g/cm3

1.18

Flash Point, °C

138

Melting point, °C

-8 to -6.5

Molecular weight, g/mol

106.12

Odor

Odorless, slight, sweet

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.447

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