General description
Ethylene glycol (EG) is a polyol having a wide range of industrial applications. Its preparation from cellulose has been reported. It can also be produced from fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas and coal) and biomass-derived resources.
Application
Ethylene glycol can be used as a reagent in cyclocondensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones to form 1,3-dioxolanes.
It has been used:
- As a carrier fluid during the fabrication of shear thickening fluid (composed of nanosized silica particles).
- To compose previtrification and vitrification solutions for the cryopreservation of mouse embryos.
Other Notes
The article number 102466-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 102466-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
Legal Information
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- UPC:
- 51111633
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- 102466-1L
- CAS:
- 107-21-1