Triethylene glycol is a member of a homologous series of dihydroxy alcohols.

It is a colorless, odorless
and stable liquid with high viscosity and a high boiling point. Apart from its use as a raw material in the
manufacture and synthesis of other products, TEG is known for its hygroscopic quality and its ability to
dehumidify fluids. This liquid is miscible with water, and at a pressure of 101.325 kPa has a boiling point
of 286.5 degrees Celsius and a melting point of -7 degrees C. It is also soluble in ethanol, acetone, acetic
acid, glycerine, pyridine, aldehydes; slightly soluble in diethyl ether; and insoluble in oil, fat and most
hydrocarbons.
TEG is used by the oil and gas industry to "dehydrate" natural gas. It may also be used to dehydrate other
gases, including CO2, H2S, and other oxygenated gases.[2] It is necessary to dry natural gas to a certain
point, as humidity in natural gas can cause pipelines to freeze, and create other problems for end users of
the natural gas. Triethylene glycol is placed into contact with natural gas, and strips the water out of the
gas.