Ethylene Glycol

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
EG
Pronunciation
/ˈɛθəˌlin ˈglaɪˌkɔl/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry

Examples in Context

  1. Ethylene glycol monoether acetate are synthesized from acetic acid and ethylene glycol monoethyl ether with supported phosphotungstic acid catalyst.
  2. The synthesis of ethylene glycol mono stearate by supported p-toluene sulfonic acid was investigated.
  3. Recent advances in preparation of ethylene glycol via ethylene oxide catalytic reaction are reviewed in this paper.
  4. The chemical, ethylene glycol, is widely used in products from polyester fibres to antifreeze for cars.
  5. It is mainly used for producing epoxy ethane with ethylene, formaldehyde with methanol and producing ethylene glycol.

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