107-21-1 | Ethylene Glycol (C₂H₆O₂)

Chemical type

• Diol (aliphatic alcohol)

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• Short-chain diol (alcohol)

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Key properties

• Contains two hydroxyl groups (–OH)
• Water-soluble
• Produced as a monomer from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolysis

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• Contains two hydroxyl groups (–OH)
• High flexibility due to –CH₂CH₂– segments
• Enhances chain mobility and hydrophilicity

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• Monomer for PET synthesis
• Antifreeze and coolant formulations

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• Third monomer for copolymerization (PESG)
• Improves flexibility and biodegradability of polymers

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A trustworthy factory and manufacturer

1. [Cite:1] Preparation and characterization of terephthalic acid from PET plastic waste via low-temperature alkaline hydrolysis; Heliyon, Volume 11, Issue 15, October 2025, e43928
2. [Cite:2] Valorization of ethylene carbonate recovered from spent lithium-ion battery electrolytes: synthesis and properties of biodegradable poly ethylene succinate-co-ethylene glycol (PESG) copolyesters; RSC Advances, Volume 16, Issue 7, 3 February 2026, Pages 5785-5794