Dietilenglicol

C₄H₁₀O₃

IUPAC: 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol

CAS: 111-46-6

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 10 1,0080
Carbono C 4 12,0110
Oxígeno O 3 15,9990

Composición elemental

Usos

  • Antifreeze component
  • Plasticizer
  • Textile lubricant

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

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

Estructura

SMILES

C(COCCO)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
106,12 g/mol
Densidad
1,1180 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-10,5 °C
Punto de ebullición
245,0 °C
Solubilidad
miscible

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
106,0630
XLogP
-1,3
TPSA
49,7 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
2
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
4
Átomos pesados
7
Complejidad
26,0

Frequently Asked Questions

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