[News & Trends]:The widespread application and differences in uses of ethylene glycol

Ethylene glycol, also known as ethylene glycol, is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid. Its chemical structure is CH2OHCH2OH, which is a binary alcohol widely used in chemical, pharmaceutical, food and other fields


In the chemical industry, ethylene glycol is widely used as a solvent, reaction intermediate, and refrigerant. As an excellent solvent, ethylene glycol can be used in the production process of coatings, inks, resins, and adhesives. In addition, ethylene glycol can also serve as a reaction intermediate and participate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. In some special industrial production processes, ethylene glycol can also be used as a coolant and antifreeze, playing an important role


In the pharmaceutical industry, ethylene glycol is mainly used in pharmaceutical processes. It can serve as a carrier, solvent, or additive for drugs, used in the preparation of oral drugs, injections, and topical ointments. Due to its excellent solvability and stability, ethylene glycol is widely used in the preparation of drugs, which helps to improve their solubility and stability


In the food industry, ethylene glycol is used as a food additive, mainly as a seasoning and preservative. It can help food taste more delicious and help extend the shelf life of food. In addition, ethylene glycol is also used in certain production processes in the food industry, such as fermentation regulators in the brewing process


Overall, there are certain differences in the application of ethylene glycol in different fields. In the field of chemical engineering, it is mainly used as a solvent, reaction intermediate, and refrigerant; In the field of medicine, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical processes; In the food industry, it is mainly used as a food additive. Therefore, according to different application requirements, the quality requirements and uses of ethylene glycol also vary. In the future, with the advancement of technology and market demand, the application fields of ethylene glycol will further expand and play a more important role.