Poly(ethylene glycol)
ALDRICH/81310 - 35,000
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
| Ω-end | hydroxyl |
| α-end | hydroxyl |
| form | flakes |
| 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 Mn 35,000 |
| mp | 64-66 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | PEG can be used for a wide range of applications in the field of drug delivery, biomedical applications and energy storage systems. |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a synthetic polymer that is an oligomer of ethylene oxide with properties such as cost efficiency, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility that make it suitable in the production of biomedical hydrogels. |
| 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: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 281.5 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 138.6 °C - closed cup |
| mp | 64-66 °C |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |