Poly(ethylene glycol)
SIGMA/88276 - BioUltra, 3,350
Synonym: Polyethylene glycol; Polyethylene oxide; Polyoxyethylene; PEG
CAS Number: 25322-68-3
MDL Number: MFCD00081839
Linear Formula: H(OCH2CH2)nOH
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
| λ | 50 mg/mL in H2O |
| anion traces | chloride (Cl-): <50 mg/kg |
| sulfate (SO42-): <50 mg/kg | |
| cation traces | Al: ≤5 mg/kg |
| As: ≤0.1 mg/kg | |
| Ba: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Bi: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Ca: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cd: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Co: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cr: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Cu: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| Fe: ≤5 mg/kg | |
| K: ≤200 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 | |
| form | powder |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| impurities | insoluble matters, passes filter test |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H, |
| InChI key | LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mol wt | Mr 3000-3700 |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H2O) |
| product line | BioUltra |
| Quality Level | 200 |
| SMILES string | C(CO)O |
| solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| UV absorption | λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.06 |
| λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.03 |
| Application: | Poly(ethylene glycol) has been used: • to grow the crystals of HLA-A∗02:01-N222-230 LLLDRLNQL (pHLA) complex • in the fabrication of ultrathin, free-standing, and porous polymer membranes for retinal tissue engineering • to grow the crystals of the C2c2-crRNA complex • to grow the crystals of the apo-C2c2 thermolysin-resistant core |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is used in several pharmaceutical applications. This polymer occurs as a preservative and is used in biomedical applications like drug delivery systems, biosensing, and tissue engineering. PEG is also used in cosmetic ointments and creams. It is used as a binding and dispersing agent in chemical and other industries. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Environment friendly • Biocompatible • Unique solvent solution |
| General description: | Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a linear polyether of ethylene glycol (ethane-1,2-diol). It is soluble in water, benzene, ethanol, acetonitrile, and dichloromethane. However, it is insoluble in diethyl ether and hexane. This non-ionic polymer can exist in the monomer and aqueous phases. |
| 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 12352104 |