Name | Triethylene glycol |
Synonyms | TEG TGME Trigol TRIGLYCOL Triglycol Triethylenglycol TRIETHYLENE GYCOL Triethylene glycol 2,2-(ethylenedioxy)diethanol TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL extrapure triethylene glycol anhydrous 2,2'-(Ethylenedioxy)diethanol TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL extrapure AR 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bisethanol 2,2'-(1,2-Ethanediylbis(oxy))bisethanol 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bis-ethano 2,2'-[ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy)]diethanol |
CAS | 112-27-6 |
EINECS | 203-953-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H14O4/c7-1-3-9-5-6-10-4-2-8/h7-8H,1-6H2 |
InChIKey | ZIBGPFATKBEMQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H14O4 |
Molar Mass | 150.17 |
Density | 1.124g/mLat 20°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −7°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 125-127°C0.1mm Hg(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | n20/D 1.455 (lit.) |
Flash Point | 165 °C |
Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
Solubility | It is miscible in alcohol and benzene, miscible with water, slightly soluble in ether, insoluble in petroleum ether. |
Vapor Presure | <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 5.2 (vs air) |
Appearance | viscous liquid |
Color | Clear very slightly yellow |
Odor | Very mild, sweet. |
Maximum wavelength(λmax) | ['λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.06', , 'λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.03'] |
Merck | 14,9670 |
BRN | 969357 |
pKa | 14.06±0.10(Predicted) |
PH | 5.5-7.0 (25℃, 50mg/mL in H2O) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Explosive Limit | 0.9-9.2%(V) |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.455(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00002880 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless, odorless and hygroscopic viscous liquid. melting point -4.3 ℃ boiling point 288 ℃ relative density 1.1254 refractive index 1.4561 flash point 165.85 ℃ solubility miscible with water and ethanol, slightly soluble in ether, almost insoluble in petroleum ether. |
Use | Used as solvent, extractant, Desiccant |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | YE4550000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29094919 |
Toxicity | LD50 in mice, rats (g/kg): 21, 15-22 orally; 7.3-9.5, 11.7 i.v. (Stenger) |
Raw Materials | Ethylene Oxide Oxygen Ethylene |
a colorless, transparent, slightly sweet, stable, viscous liquid. Relative density 1.1274 (15 ℃), freezing point -7.2 ℃, boiling point 289.4 ℃, refractive index 1.4578(15 ℃), ignition point 173.9 ℃, flash point 330 ℃ (closed Cup), ignition point 412.8 ℃, vapor pressure lPa (20 °c). Can
With water, ethanol, benzene, toluene miscible, insoluble in ether, insoluble in petroleum ether. It has an oxygen radical bound to an alkyl group and a hydroxyl group, and thus has the properties of an alcohol and an ether.
ethylene glycol is produced by hydration of ethylene oxide, and triethylene glycol is about 0.5% ~ 1%.
It is used as an excellent dehydrating agent for natural gas, oil field associated gas and carbon dioxide; An excellent organic solvent; An air bactericide; A triethylene glycol lipid plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate resin, glass fiber and asbestos pressed board, etc. Also used in organic synthesis, such as the production of high boiling point and good low temperature performance of brake oil.
LogP | -1.75 at 25℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
use | used as solvent, extractant, desiccant, etc. used as an excellent dehydrating agent for natural gas, oil field associated gas and carbon dioxide; used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, rubber, resin, grease, paint, pesticide, etc.; air fungicide; triethylene glycol plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate resin, glass fiber and asbestos pressure plate, etc; tobacco anti-drying agent, fiber lubricant and natural gas desiccant; also used in organic synthesis, such as the production of brake fluids with high boiling points and good low temperature performance. It is used as a solvent for gas chromatography stationary solution, nitrocellulose and various resins, and is also used for organic synthesis Gas chromatography stationary solution (maximum service temperature 100 ℃, solvent acetone and methanol), suitable for analysis of aqueous solution, with selectivity similar to polyethylene glycol, suitable for analysis of oxygenates, especially alcohols, aniline, fatty amines, pyridine and quinoline. Nitrocellulose, various resins, solvents for gum. Organic synthesis. |
production method | ethylene glycol is produced by hydration of ethylene oxide, and the by-product triethylene glycol accounts for about 0.5%-1%. |
auto-ignition temperature | 699 °F |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |