Ethylene glycol, also known as glycol, 1,2-ethylene glycol, ethylene glycol is referred to as EG. The chemical formula is (CH2OH)2, which is the simplest glycol. Ethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, sweet liquid with low toxicity to animals. Ethylene glycol is miscible with water and acetone, but its solubility in ethers is small. Used as solvent, antifreeze and raw material for synthetic polyester.
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