Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether
ALDRICH/81323 - average Mn 5,000
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol); Polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether; mPEG
CAS Number: 9004-74-4
MDL Number: MFCD00084416
Linear Formula: CH3(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
Ω-end | hydroxyl |
α-end | methoxy |
form | flakes |
powder or crystals | |
InChI | 1S/C3H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H, |
InChI key | XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | average Mn 5,000 |
mp | 60-64 °C |
vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 0.05 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (mPEG) is a hydrophilic polymer that is used to control the flexibility of a composite. mPEG can be used for a variety of applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and other biological uses. |
Other Notes: | Polymer used in the polymer-supported liquid synthesis of oligosaccharides |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 250 g in poly bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 359.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 182 °C - closed cup |
mp | 60-64 °C |
UNSPSC | 12162002 |