“…The unique structure of 1,2-ethanediol is well-known. UNIFAC and mod-UNIFAC both represent molecules using only first-order groups, and both model 1,2-ethanediol using a 1,2-ethanediol specific main group “DOH”. ,, The study of the conformational isomers of 1,2-ethanediol remains a contemporary area of research, involving experimental and advanced theoretical treatments. − 1,2-Ethanediol is challenging as the terminal hydroxyl groups allow for the potential of intramolecular hydrogen bonding. While in the gas phase the prominent conformations involve intramolecular hydrogen bonding, in solution with an associating species, we expect a competition between intra- and intermolecular hydrogen bonding. , This interesting behavior necessitates the use of a 1,2-ethanediol specific main group.…”