1265515

Ethylene glycol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): Ethylene glycol, 1,2-Ethanediol
• Linear Formula: HOCH₂CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 107-21-1
• Molecular Weight: 62.07
• Beilstein: 505945
• MDL number: MFCD00002885
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749793
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• 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
• refractive index: n20/D 1.431 (lit.)
• bp: 195-198 °C
• mp: −13 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: OCCO
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
• InChI key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

This USP reference standard is intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
It is also used in the preparation of standard solution for determining the concentration of residual ethylene glycol as an impurity in ethoxylated products by gas chromatography (GC) coupled to a flame ionization detector (FID), in accordance with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) chapter 469 “Ethylene Glycol, Diethylene Glycol, and Triethylene Glycol in Ethoxylated Products”.

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

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07,GHS08
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H373
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P314 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - STOT RE 2 Oral
• Target Organs: Kidney
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 239.0 °F - open cup
• Flash Point(C): 115 °C - open cup