Poly(ethylene glycol)

SIGMA/87333 - BioUltra, 600

Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; PEG

CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
Product Type: Chemical

λ	50 mg/mL in H₂O
anion traces	chloride (Cl^-): ≤50 mg/kg
	sulfate (SO₄^2-): ≤50 mg/kg
cation traces	Al: ≤5 mg/kg
	As: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
	Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
	Ca: ≤10 mg/kg
	Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
	Co: ≤5 mg/kg
	Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
	Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
	Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
	K: ≤500 mg/kg
	Li: ≤5 mg/kg
	Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
	Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
	Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
	Na: ≤200 mg/kg
	Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
	Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
	Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
	Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
density	1.13 g/mL at 20 °C
form	liquid (or viscous liquid or paste)
impurities	insoluble matter:, passes filter test
	≤0.002% peroxides (as H₂O₂)
InChI	1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChI key	LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mol wt	M_r 570-630
mp	17-22 °C (lit.)
pH	5.5-7.0 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H₂O)
product line	BioUltra
Quality Level	100
	200
refractive index	n20/D 1.469
SMILES string	C(CO)O
solubility	H₂O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, colorless
UV absorption	λ: 260 nm A_max: 0.06
	λ: 280 nm A_max: 0.03

Application:

Label-Free Quantification Proteomics for the Identification of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Matrisome Inside 3D Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogels.: This research highlights the application of PEG hydrogels in studying mesenchymal stromal cell environments using label-free quantification proteomics, providing insights into cell-matrix interactions and tissue engineering (Devaud et al., 2018 ).

Bioglass Activated Albumin Hydrogels for Wound Healing.: The study presents PEG-based bioglass activated albumin hydrogels as effective materials for enhancing wound healing processes, demonstrating their biocompatibility and regenerative potential (Zhou et al., 2018 ).

Doxorubicin and Paclitaxel Carried by Methoxy Poly(ethylene glycol)-Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) is Superior than Traditional Drug-Delivery Methods.: This article discusses the superiority of PEGylated drug delivery systems over conventional methods in terms of efficacy and reduced side effects for cancer treatments (Hu et al., 2018 ).

Dental Pulp Stem Cell-Derived Chondrogenic Cells Demonstrate Differential Cell Motility in Type I and Type II Collagen Hydrogels.: The research explores the differential motility of stem cell-derived chondrogenic cells in PEG-modified collagen hydrogels, providing insights for regenerative medicine applications (Yao and Flynn, 2018 ).

RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	281.5 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)	138.6 °C - closed cup