| Identification |
| Name: | 1,2-Ethanediol,1,2-diformate |
| Synonyms: | 1,2-Ethanediol,diformate (9CI);Ethylene glycol, diformate (6CI,7CI,8CI);Ethylene diformate;Ethylene formate;Glycol diformate;NSC 8831; |
| CAS: | 629-15-2 |
| EINECS: | 211-077-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H6O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 118.10 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H6O4/c5-3-7-1-2-8-4-6/h3-4H,1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |
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| Properties |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.415 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water |
| Appearance: | water-white liquid |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
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| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Usage: | Used in embalming fluids. |
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