Ethylene Glycols
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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 their use as a coolant or antifreeze.  ETHYLENE GLYCOL is also available    Other names Ethanediols; Dihydroxyethanes; Glycols, Ethylene; Ethanediols; Dihydroxyethanes
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
phenoxyethanol [ Erisept,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether,phenoxethol,2-phenoxyethanol,Emuclens,Ovelle brand of phenoxyethanol ] 122-99-6   *Ethylene Glycols
Pharma Action Anesthetics; Anti-Infective Agents, Local
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