Poly(ethylene oxide)
ALDRICH/182028 - average Mv 600,000 (nominal), powder
Synonym: Polyethylene oxide; PEO
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: (-CH2CH2O-)n
Product Type: Chemical
Ω-end | hydroxyl |
α-end | hydroxyl |
application(s) | battery manufacturing |
contains | 200-500 ppm BHT as inhibitor |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | average Mv 600,000 (nominal) |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | [H]OCCO |
transition temp | Tm 65 °C |
viscosity | 4,500-8,800 cP, 5 % in H2O(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
Application: | Poly(ethylene oxide) can be used to prepare:• Bioabsorbable and injectable hydrogels for sustained drug release. • PEO/graphene oxide composite electrolyte membrane for fuel cells. • Poly(ethylene oxide)-b-poly(ε-caprolact |
General description: | Poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO) is a high molecular weight, non-ionic water-soluble polymer. It forms agel on hydration and shows good swelling capacity. PEO polymers are non-toxicand widely used in drug delivery systems to enhance drug solubility. |
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 |
UNSPSC | 12352104 |