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Diethylene glycol
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
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Synonym(s):
2,2′-Oxydiethanol, 2-Hydroxyethyl ether, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether, Diglycol
Linear Formula:
(HOCH2CH2)2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
106.12
Beilstein:
969209
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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API family
diethylene glycol
autoignition temp.
442 °F
expl. lim.
2-12.3 %
manufacturer/tradename
USP
density
1.118 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
OCCOCCO
InChI
1S/C4H10O3/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6/h5-6H,1-4H2
InChI key
MTHSVFCYNBDYFN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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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
Diethylene glycol USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial tests and assays.
Also used to prepare standard, system suitability, and standard stock solution for impurity analysis and identification according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
Also used to prepare standard, system suitability, and standard stock solution for impurity analysis and identification according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
- Propylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
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.
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
closed cup
Flash Point(C)
closed cup
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Glycerin
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 28(4), 2123-2123 (2020)
Propylene Glycol
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 33(2), 3753-3753 (2020)
Polyethylene Glycol 3350
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 41(4), 3584-3584 (2020)
Nestor R Sosa et al.
Annals of emergency medicine, 64(1), 38-47 (2014-01-21)
Diethylene glycol is a toxic industrial solvent responsible for more than 13 mass poisonings since 1937. Little is known about the clinical spectrum, progression, and neurotoxic potential of diethylene glycol-associated disease because of its high mortality and the absence of
Leo J Schep et al.
Clinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.), 47(6), 525-535 (2009-07-10)
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is a clear, colorless, practically odorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. In addition to its use in a wide range of industrial products, it has also been involved in a number of prominent mass poisonings
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