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81282

Poly(ethylene glycol)

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analytical standard, suitable for gel permeation chromatography (GPC), 200

Synonym(s):

PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
MDL number:
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

mol wt

Mn ~194, Mp ~194, Mw ~194

greener alternative product characteristics

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technique(s)

gel permeation chromatography (GPC): suitable

Mw/Mn

~1.00

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

greener alternative category

storage temp.

2-8°C

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) is a nontoxic and water-soluble polymer, which can find applications in drug delivery 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

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Poly (ethylene glycol)-containing hydrogels in drug delivery
Peppas.AN, et al.
Journal of Controlled Release : Official Journal of the Controlled Release Society, 62, 81-87 (1999)
Poly (ethylene glycol) in drug delivery: pros and cons as well as potential alternatives.
Katrin K, et al.
Angewandte Chemie (International Edition in English), 49, 6288-6308 (2010)
Idalis Villanueva et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 5(8), 2832-2846 (2009-06-11)
The pericellular matrix (PCM) surrounding chondrocytes is thought to play an important role in transmitting biochemical and biomechanical signals to the cells, which regulates many cellular functions including tissue homeostasis. To better understand chondrocytes interactions with their PCM, three-dimensional poly(ethylene



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
A1527-1MG04061826278130
A1527-.5MG04061832815992
A1527-250UG04061832816012
81282-1G04061825966366