Poly(ethylene oxide)
ALDRICH/181986 - average Mv 100,000 (nominal), powder
Synonym: Polyethylene oxide; PEO
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: (-CH2CH2O-)n
Product Type: Chemical
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| Ω-end | hydroxyl |
| α-end | hydroxyl |
| contains | 200-500 ppm BHT as inhibitor |
| density | 1.13 g/mL at 25 °C |
| form | powder |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | average Mv 100,000 (nominal) |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | [H]OCCO |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| transition temp | Tg −67 °C |
| Tm 65 °C | |
| viscosity | 12-50 cP, 5 % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
| Application: | PEO can be used to:• Prepare polymer brushes with unique wormlike conformation which can be used in cancer drug delivery systems. • Synthesize polymer electrolytes for solid-state batteries and fuel cells. • Prepare biodegradable PEO/Ag nanocomposites forbiomedical and food packaging applications. |
| Features and Benefits: | • High water solubility • Non-toxicity • Rapid hydration • Insensitive to pH of the physiological system |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene oxide) is a non-ionic hydrophilic linear polymer. It can be prepared by catalytic polymerization of ethylene oxide. Owing to its hydration and swelling properties, it is widely used in controlled drug delivery systems and bioadhesive materials. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here  for more information. |
| Packaging: | 5, 250, 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Density | 1.13 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |