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Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Glycols > Ethylene Glycols

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Ethylene Glycols  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An ethylene compound with two hydroxy groups (-OH) located on adjacent carbons. They are viscous and colorless liquids. Some are used as anesthetics or hypnotics. However, the class is best known for their use as a coolant or antifreeze.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Dihydroxyethanes
  • Ethanediols

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