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Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an
organic compound (a
vicinal diol) with the
formula (CH2OH)2. It is
mainly used for two purposes: as...
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Propylene glycol (IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a viscous,
colorless liquid. It is
almost odorless and has a
faintly sweet taste. Its
chemical formula...
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hydroxyl groups (−OH groups). An
aliphatic diol may also be
called a
glycol. This
pairing of
functional groups is pervasive, and many subcategories...
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG; /ˌpɒliˈɛθəlˌiːn ˈɡlaɪˌkɒl, -ˈɛθɪl-, -ˌkɔːl/) is a
polyether compound derived from
petroleum with many applications, from industrial...
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Glycol stearate (
glycol monostearate or
ethylene glycol monostearate) is an
organic compound with the
molecular formula C20H40O3. It is the
ester of stearic...
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Ethylene glycol poisoning is
poisoning caused by
drinking ethylene glycol.
Early symptoms include intoxication,
vomiting and
abdominal pain.
Later symptoms...
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mixtures of
water and
either ethylene glycol (EGW) or
propylene glycol (PGW). The use of
ethylene glycol has a
longer history,
especially in the automotive...
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Glycol chillers are
specialized refrigeration systems, and
often involves the use of antifreeze. A po****r
application is in
beverage production, wherein...
- streams.
Glycols typically seen in
industry include triethylene glycol (TEG),
diethylene glycol (DEG),
ethylene glycol (MEG), and
tetraethylene glycol (TREG)...
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Diethylene glycol (DEG) is an
organic compound with the
formula (HOCH2CH2)2O. It is a colorless,
practically odorless, and
hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish...
