Poly(ethylene glycol)
SIAL/03394 - tested according to Ph. Eur., 6,000
Synonym: Macrogol 6,000; Polyethylene glycol; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | tested according to Ph. Eur. |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
form | solid |
InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
mol wt | 5000-7000 |
Quality Level | 200 |
SMILES string | C(CO)O |
solubility | aliphatic hydrocarbons: slightly soluble |
organic solvents: soluble |
Application: | Poly(ethylene glycol) was used as hydrophilic carriers for characterizing the sirolimus solid dispersion nanoparticles. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a condensation polymer of ethylene oxide and water. It enhances the refolding of extracted proteins. This enables characterization of crystallized proteins. |
Preparation Note: | Poly(ethylene glycol) dissolves in many organic solvents and is readily soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons. It also slightly dissolves in aliphatic hydrocarbons. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
UNSPSC | 12352104 |