Ethylene glycol
USP/1265515 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Ethylene glycol; 1,2-Ethanediol
CAS Number: 107-21-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H6O2
Molecular Weight: 62.07
MDL Number: MFCD00002885
Linear Formula: HOCH2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| autoignition temp. | 752 °F |
| bp | 195-198 °C |
| density | 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| expl. lim. | 15.3 % |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | −13 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | OCCO |
| vapor density | 2.1 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 0.08 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Ethylene glycol USP Reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Propylene Glycol • Polyethylene Glycol 3350 • Noncrystallizing Sorbitol Solution • Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Maltitol Solution • Sorbitol Solution • Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution • Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | ![]() GHS07,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H373 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P301 + P312 + P330 |
| RIDADR | UN 3082 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| bp | 195-198 °C |
| mp | −13 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.113 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |



