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81310

Poly(ethylene glycol)

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average MN 35,000, hydroxyl

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
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Product Name

Poly(ethylene glycol), 35,000

Quality Level

form

flakes

mol wt

average Mn 35,000

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mp

64-66 °C

Ω-end

hydroxyl

α-end

hydroxyl

greener alternative category

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a synthetic polymer that is an oligomer of ethylene oxide with properties such as cost efficiency, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility that make it suitable in the production of biomedical hydrogels.
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.

Application

PEG can be used for a wide range of applications in the field of drug delivery, biomedical applications and energy storage systems.


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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

281.5 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

138.6 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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