Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Diethylene glycol (DEG) is an organic compound with the formula (HOCH2CH2)2O. It is a colorless practically odorless poisonous and hygroscopic liquid with a sweetish taste. It is miscible in water alcohol ether acetone and ethylene glycol. DEG is a widely used solvent. It can be a contaminant in consumer products; this has resulted in numerous epidemics of poisoning since the early 20th century.
