Poly(ethylene glycol)
ALDRICH/373001 - average Mn 4,600
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: 373001-250G
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This image depicts SKU: 373001-1KG
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This image depicts SKU: 373001-10G
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| Ω-end | hydroxyl |
| α-end | hydroxyl |
| form | flakes |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | average Mn 4,400-4,800 |
| average Mn 4,600 | |
| mp | 57-61 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| viscosity | 180 cSt(210 °F) |
| Application: | PEG can be used in the formation of polymeric hydrogels for the formation of biomedical applications. |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a biocompatible water soluble poly(ether) with low toxicity. It is majorly used as a biopolymer for the surface modification of biomaterials. Its properties include hydrophilicity and non-immunogenicity. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 250 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 |
| mp | 57-61 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |