Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of ethylene glycol (CAS: 9082-00-2)?
Answer
Ethylene glycol (CAS: 9082-00-2) is a colorless, viscous, sweet-tasting liquid with a slight odor. It has a molecular weight of 62.07 g/mol and a high boiling point of 197.3°C. Ethylene glycol is moderately soluble in water and miscible with ethanol. It is less reactive than water but can still undergo reactions such as oxidation and esterification. It has a specific gravity of 1.111 g/cm³ and a flash point of 151.1°C.
About
CAS No
9082-00-2
English Name
ethylene glycol;glycerol;propane-1,2-diol
Molecular Formula
C8H22O7
Molecular Weight
230.26 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CO)O.C(CO)O.C(C(CO)O)O
InChIKey
VKVYTKULMKDWLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-08 00:58
