Poly(ethylene glycol)
SIAL/81288 - analytical standard, 1,000
Synonym: PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics food and beverages personal care |
| format | neat |
| grade | analytical standard |
| 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 |
| Mw/Mn | ~1.05 |
| mol wt | Mn ~900 |
| Mp ~970 | |
| Mw ~940 | |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| technique(s) | gel permeation chromatography (GPC): suitable |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene glycol) is a nontoxic and water-soluble polymer, which may find applications in drug delivery systems. |
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| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |