Diethylene glycol

Diethylene glycol

CH₂OHCH₂OCH₂CH₂OH Clear, hygroscopic, water-soluble liquid, boiling at 245_C; soluble in many organic solvents; used as a softener, conditioner, lubricant, and solvent, and in antifreezes and cosmetics.

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