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Triethylene glycol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A107720D
Description
Triethylene glycol is used as a plasticizer, as an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids, and as a disinfectant. It is an active component of certain pigments, printing dyes, inks and paste. It finds application as a liquid desiccant and used in the dehydration of natural gas, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and air conditioning systems. It plays as an important role in anti-freeze and de-icing products, cleaning and furnishing care products, lubricant and greases.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsTriethylene glycol is used as a plasticizer, as an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids, and as a disinfectant. It is an active component of certain pigments, printing dyes, inks and paste. It finds application as a liquid desiccant and used in the dehydration of natural gas, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and air conditioning systems. It plays as an important role in anti-freeze and de-icing products, cleaning and furnishing care products, lubricant and greases.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, acetone, benzene, toluene, acetic acid, glycerine, pyridine and aldehydes. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether and chloroform. Immiscible with oil, fat, petroleum ether and most hydrocarbons.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids and bases.
Specifications
Triethylene glycol | |
-7°C | |
284°C to 288°C | |
Nearly odorless | |
1.4555 | |
MFCD00002880,MFCD00081839,MFCD01779596,MFCD01779599,MFCD01779601,MFCD01779603,MFCD01779605,MFCD01779609,MFCD01779611,MFCD01779612,MFCD01779614,MFCD01779615,MFCD01779616 | |
969357 | |
14,9670 | |
Miscible with water,ethanol,acetone,benzene,toluene,acetic acid,glycerine,pyridine and aldehydes. Slightly miscible with diethyl ether and chloroform. Immiscible with oil,fat,petroleum ether and most hydrocarbons. | |
OCCOCCOCCO | |
150.17 | |
CHEBI:44926 | |
99% |
112-27-6 | |
1.125 | |
165°C (329°F) | |
C6H14O4 | |
H(OCH2CH2)3OH | |
10,000 mL | |
Hygroscopic | |
triethylene glycol, triglycol, 2,2'-ethane-1,2-diylbis oxy diethanol, trigen, triethylenglykol, triethyleneglycol, 2,2'-ethylenedioxydiethanol, 1,2-bis 2-hydroxyethoxy ethane, 3,6-dioxaoctane-1,8-diol, 2,2'-ethylenedioxy diethanol | |
ZIBGPFATKBEMQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol | |
8172 | |
150.17 | |
Liquid |
Chemical Identifiers
112-27-6 | |
150.17 | |
ZIBGPFATKBEMQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
8172 | |
2-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol |
C6H14O4 | |
MFCD00002880,MFCD00081839,MFCD01779596,MFCD01779599,MFCD01779601,MFCD01779603,MFCD01779605,MFCD01779609,MFCD01779611,MFCD01779612,MFCD01779614,MFCD01779615,MFCD01779616 | |
triethylene glycol, triglycol, 2,2'-ethane-1,2-diylbis oxy diethanol, trigen, triethylenglykol, triethyleneglycol, 2,2'-ethylenedioxydiethanol, 1,2-bis 2-hydroxyethoxy ethane, 3,6-dioxaoctane-1,8-diol, 2,2'-ethylenedioxy diethanol | |
CHEBI:44926 | |
OCCOCCOCCO |
Safety and Handling
EINECSNumber : 203-953-2
RTECSNumber : YE4550000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only