CAS No.: 111-46-6 Formula: C4H10O3
Weight: 106.12000
Synonyms: Ethanol, 2,2‘-oxybis-; 2,2'-Oxydiethanol; DEG; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether;
It is mainly used as a gas dehydrating agent and extractant, and also as a lubricant and finishing agent for textiles. It is derived from the action of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. Diethylene glycol has been widely used in various cosmetics as solvent, heat preservation agent and viscosity control agent.