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
density | 1.0930 g/cm3 at 60 °C |
1.1254 g/cm3 at 20 °C | |
form | liquid |
InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | average mol wt 400 |
mp | 4-8 °C |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | C(CO)O |
solubility | water: 100 mg/mL |
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. |
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 |