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ethylene glycol

CHEBI:CHEBI_30742

Definition

A 1,2-glycol compound produced via reaction of ethylene oxide with water.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C2H6O2
Molecular Mass
62.06784
Charge
0
SMILES
OCCO
InChI
InChI=1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChIKey
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,2-Dihydroxyethane
  • 1,2-Ethanediol
  • 1,2-ETHANEDIOL
  • 2-Hydroxyethanol
  • ethane-1,2-diol
  • Ethanediol
  • ethylene glycol
  • Ethylene glycol
  • Glycol
  • HO-CH2-CH2-OH
  • Monoethylene glycol

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Ethylene_Glycol
DRON_00010000
1314364
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CHEBI:30742

Additional References

Wikipedia:Ethylene_Glycol

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