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90878

Poly(ethylene glycol)

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BioUltra, 300

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
NACRES:
NA.26
PubChem Substance ID:
24889419
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
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Quality Level

100

product line

BioUltra

form

viscous liquid

mol wt

Mr 285-315

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impurities

insoluble matter:, passes filter test, ≤0.001% peroxides (as H2O2):

refractive index

n20/D 1.465

pH

5.5-7.0 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, colorless

density

1.125 g/mL at 20 °C

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: ≤10 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

λ

50 mg/mL in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.06, λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.03

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Aligned

InChI

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

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

Application


  • Development of Lyophilized Eukaryotic Cell-Free Protein Expression System Based on Leishmania tarentolae.: This study explores the use of Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) in creating a lyophilized eukaryotic cell-free protein expression system. The research demonstrates how PEG facilitates the stabilization and preservation of cell-free systems, enhancing protein synthesis capabilities for various biochemical applications (Alfaro-Palma et al., 2024).

  • High-Contrast Luminescent Immunohistochemistry Using PEGylated Lanthanide Complexes.: The application of PEGylated lanthanide complexes in immunohistochemistry significantly improves the contrast and specificity of luminescent signals. This innovation aids in more accurate biochemical analysis and diagnostics (Su et al., 2022).

  • Analyzing Immune Response to Engineered Hydrogels by Hierarchical Clustering of Inflammatory Cell Subsets.: This research investigates the immune responses to PEG-based hydrogels used in tissue engineering. It provides insights into the biocompatibility and inflammatory reactions, essential for designing advanced biomaterials (Fernandez-Yague et al., 2022).

  • Person-Specific Biomolecular Coronas Modulate Nanoparticle Interactions with Immune Cells in Human Blood.: The study shows how PEGylation of nanoparticles affects their interaction with immune cells, influencing drug delivery systems and therapeutic efficacy in biochemistry and molecular biology (Ju et al., 2020).

  • A Post-Insertion Strategy for Surface Functionalization of Bacterial and Mammalian Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles.: This paper discusses the post-insertion method using PEG for surface functionalization of extracellular vesicles, enhancing their potential for targeted drug delivery and biochemical research (Jiang et al., 2021).

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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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BCCG9476
BCCF2264
BCCC6332
BCBX5257

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
90878-1L-F04061838170248
90878-250ML-F04061838170255