Overview
The main ingredient in automotive antifreeze; also the monomer for polyester (PET) plastics. Toxic despite sweet taste.
- IUPAC Name
- ethane-1,2-diol
- CAS Number
- 107-21-1
- PubChem CID
- 174
- Molecular Formula
- C2H6O2
- Molar Mass
- 62.068 g/mol
- State at STP
- liquid
- Appearance
- Colorless, odorless, sweet-tasting viscous liquid
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H302H373
GHS Pictograms
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