RXMARINE CHEMICAL TAG::
A diol is a chemical compound containing two hydroxyl groups (−OH groups). An aliphatic diol is also called a glycol. ... The most common industrial diol is ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol (IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound with the formula (CH2OH)2. It is mainly used for two purposes, as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations.
When consumed, DEG causes severe systemic and neurologic complications, including coma, seizures, peripheral neuropathy, and hepatorenal failure.