Diethylene Glycol

C₄H₁₀O₃

IUPAC: 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol

CAS: 111-46-6

Overview

Diethylene glycol is an industrial solvent and antifreeze component. Its sweet taste has led to multiple mass poisoning events when substituted for pharmaceutical glycerol.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 4 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
9.5%
C
Carbon ×4
45.3%
O
Oxygen ×3
45.2%

Uses

  • • Antifreeze component
  • • Plasticizer
  • • Textile lubricant

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Has caused mass poisonings in Panama, Nigeria, Haiti, and other countries when used in medicines

Safety

  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Kidney failure
  • ⚠ Multiple mass poisoning events historically

Structure

SMILES

C(COCCO)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
106.12 g/mol
Density
1.1180 g/cm³
Melting Point
-10.5 °C
Boiling Point
245.0 °C
Solubility
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
106.0630
XLogP
-1.3
TPSA
49.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
26.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diethylene Glycol?
Diethylene Glycol (C₄H₁₀O₃) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol.
What is the molecular weight of Diethylene Glycol?
Diethylene Glycol has a molar mass of 106.12 g/mol.
What state is Diethylene Glycol at room temperature?
Diethylene Glycol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Diethylene Glycol organic or inorganic?
Diethylene Glycol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Diethylene Glycol?
Diethylene Glycol (C₄H₁₀O₃) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).