Ethylene glycol diacetate
CAS 111-55-7
EC 203-881-1
Formula C6H10O4
MW 146.14 g/mol
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Description
Ethylene glycol diacetate (CAS 111-55-7), also known as glycol diacetate, ethylene diacetate, and 1,2-diacetoxyethane, is a diester solvent produced by the acetylation of ethylene glycol. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under EC number 203-881-1 with molecular formula C6H10O4.
In polymer processing, it functions as a crosslinker by reacting with hydroxyl-bearing resins to form ester linkages that increase network density and mechanical strength. In food and personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance carrier and flavorant, delivering fruity ester notes while solubilising active ingredients that resist aqueous systems.
Ethylene glycol diacetate is available in technical and food-contact grades as a clear liquid, supplied under HS code 29153900. It falls within REACH registration requirements for EU import and use. Procurement teams should confirm grade-specific compliance documentation, including FCC certification where food or flavour applications apply.
In polymer processing, it functions as a crosslinker by reacting with hydroxyl-bearing resins to form ester linkages that increase network density and mechanical strength. In food and personal care formulations, it acts as a fragrance carrier and flavorant, delivering fruity ester notes while solubilising active ingredients that resist aqueous systems.
Ethylene glycol diacetate is available in technical and food-contact grades as a clear liquid, supplied under HS code 29153900. It falls within REACH registration requirements for EU import and use. Procurement teams should confirm grade-specific compliance documentation, including FCC certification where food or flavour applications apply.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -31 °C |
| Boiling Point | 190-191 °C |
| Density | 1.104 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 198 °F |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | blue |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. green floral estery alcoholic |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 160 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.431(lit.) |
| Log P | 0.1 at 40℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08
H
H315H319H335H373H413
P
P260P261P264P271P273P280P319P321P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153900 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
2-acetyloxyethyl acetateEGDA1,2-ETHANDIOL1,2-ETHANEDIOLEthylene acetateGlycol diacetateAptex Donor H-plusEthylene diacetate
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