Triethylene glycol

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Triethylene glycol
IUPAC name	2-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethanol
Other names	Triglycol
Identifiers
Abbreviations	TEG
CAS number	[112-27-6]
PubChem	8172
SMILES	C(COCCOCCO)O
Properties
Molecular formula	C6H14O4
Molar mass	150.17 g mol-1
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Melting point	-7oC
Boiling point	285oC
Related compounds
Related diols	Ethylene glycol, Diethylene glycol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Triethylene glycol, TEG, or triglycol is a colourless odourless viscous liquid with molecular formula HO((CH₂CH₂)O)₃H. It is used as a plasticizer for vinyl. It is also used in Air-Sanitizer products, like "Oust" or "Clean and Pure." When aerosolized, it acts as a disinfectant. Glycols are also used as liquid desiccants for natural gas and in air conditioning systems. It is an additive for hydraulic fluids and brake fluids.

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