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.
Synonyms: 0, Dihydroxyethanes, Ethylene Glycols, Ethanediols, Glycols, Ethylene
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search GLYCOLS 1966-74 ,75; was ETHYLENE GLYCOL see under GLYCOLS 1963-74 ,ETHYLENE GLYCOL is also available
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