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Ethylene glycol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Ethylene glycol, 1,2-Ethanediol

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Linear Formula:
HOCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
107-21-1
Molecular Weight:
62.07
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329749793
MDL number:
MFCD00002885
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
505945

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InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C)

autoignition temp.

752 °F

expl. lim.

15.3 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

bp

195-198 °C

mp

−13 °C (lit.)

density

1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ethylene glycol USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Polyethylene Glycol 3350
  • Noncrystallizing Sorbitol Solution
  • Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  • Maltitol Solution
  • Sorbitol Solution
  • Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution
  • Dapagliflozin Propanediol

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H302,H373

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT RE 2 Oral

target_organs

Kidney

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

239.0 °F - open cup

flash_point_c

115 °C - open cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 3 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water soluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

1265515-0.5ML:4548173959818

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Ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol, and Triethylene Glycol in Ethoxylated Products
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 39(4), 6733-6733 (2014)
Ethylene Glycol
USP43-NF38: United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 6164-6164 (2013)
Peter Mygind Leth et al.
Forensic science international, 155(2-3), 179-184 (2005-10-18)
Ethylene glycol (EG) can be found in many agents, such as antifreeze. Ingestion of EG may cause serious poisoning. Adults are typically exposed when EG is ingested as a cheap substitute for ethanol or in suicide-attempts. Children may be exposed
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International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience, 37, 69-75 (2014-07-11)
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