What is triethylene glycol?
Triethylene glycol (TEG) is an organic compound that belongs to the glycols and is used, among other things, as a humectant and solvent.
Chemical Properties of TEG (triethylene glycol)
TEG exhibits properties similar to both alcohols and ethers. It is miscible with water, ethanol, benzene, and toluene, but sparingly soluble in ethers and insoluble in petroleum ether. It contains oxygen atoms bonded to alkyl groups and a hydroxyl group, thus exhibiting hygroscopic properties.
What is triethylene glycol (CAS 112-27-6) used for?
Triethylene glycol (CAS 112-27-6) is mainly used as a solvent, plasticizer, antifreeze, surfactant, and raw material for organic synthesis.
- In the chemical industry, TEG can be used as a solvent to dissolve some water-insoluble organic compounds. In the plastics industry, TEG can be used as a plasticizer to improve the flexibility of plastics.
- In the automotive industry, triethylene glycol can be used as an antifreeze to prevent icing in automotive cooling systems.
- In the surfactant industry, triethylene glycol can be used as a surfactant to improve product performance.
- In the organic synthesis industry, TEG can be used as a raw material for the preparation of various organic compounds.
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