Poly(ethylene glycol)
ALDRICH/P3265 - average mol wt 400
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
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| density | 1.0930 g/cm3 at 60 °C |
| 1.1254 g/cm3 at 20 °C | |
| form | liquid |
| 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 mol wt 400 |
| mp | 4-8 °C |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| solubility | water: 100 mg/mL |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| viscosity | 7.3 cSt (210 °F) |
| Application: | PEG has a variety of biomedical applications, applications in energy storage and drug delivery. |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is an oligomer of ethylene oxide that is majorly used as a synthetic polymer for its unique properties which include low cost, biocompatibility, and hydrophilicity. It can be used 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: | 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 |
| mp | 4-8 °C |
| Density | 1.1254 g/cm3 at 20 °C; 1.0930 g/cm3 at 60 °C |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |