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Glycols are compounds that have two hydroxyl groups present in each molecule. The simplest member is ethylene glycol - see below:
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A generic grouping for dihydric Alcohols with the hydroxy groups (-OH) located on different Carbon atoms. They are viscous liquids with high boiling points for their Molecular Weights.
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4-Carbon straight chain aliphatic hydroCarbons substituted with two hydroxyl groups. The hydroxyl groups cannot be on the same Carbon atom.
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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 [..]
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Polymers of Ethylene Oxide and Water, and their ethers. They vary in consistency from liquid to solid depending on the Molecular Weight indicated by a number following the name. They are used as SURFA [..]
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Derivatives of Propylene Glycol (1,2-Propanediol). They are used as humectants and Solvents in Pharmaceutical Preparations.
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A generic grouping for dihydric alcohols with the hydroxy groups (-OH) located on different carbon atoms. They are viscous liquids with high boiling points for their molecular weights.
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