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Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Glycols > Ethylene Glycols

Preferred term

Ethylene Glycols  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Dihydroxyethanes
  • Ethanediols

Note

  • ETHYLENE GLYCOL is also available

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 75; was ETHYLENE GLYCOL see under GLYCOLS 1963-74

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005026

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