Ethylene glycol

Organic compound ethane-1,2-diol

Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It is the simplest vicinal diol. It is mainly used for two purposes: as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations.

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