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phenoxyethanol

under Ethylene Glycols
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More on Ethylene Glycols Definition: 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
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
phenoxyethanol [ 2-phenoxyethanol,Emuclens,Erisept,Ovelle brand of phenoxyethanol,ethylene glycol monophenyl ether,phenoxethol ]
  structure 		122-99-6   *Ethylene Glycols
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