84797

Poly(ethylene glycol)

BioUltra, 2,000

• Synonym(s): PEG
• Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• CAS Number: 25322-68-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081839
• PubChem Substance ID: 24888269
• NACRES: NA.26

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• product line: BioUltra
• form: powder
• mol wt: M_r 1900-2200
• impurities: insoluble matter:, passes filter test; ≤0.001% peroxides (as H₂O₂):
• pH: 5.5-7.0 (25 °C, 50 mg/mL in H₂O)
• mp: 50-53 °C
• solubility: H₂O: 50 mg/mL at 25 °C, clear, colorless
• 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: ≤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 A_max: ≤0.1; λ: 280 nm A_max: ≤0.04
• SMILES string: C(CO)O
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
• InChI key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a non-ionic hydrophilic polymer and is available in different molecular weights. It helps in the purification and crystal growth of proteins and nucleic acids. PEG and dextran together result in aqueous polymer two phase system, which is required for the purification of biological materials. PEG also interacts with cell membrane, thereby allowing cell fusion. It exhibitsstealth effect, prolonged blood circulation and excellent biocompatibility. PEG has an ability to elicit hypersensitivity reactions via stimulating complement pathway.

Application

Poly(ethylene glycol) has been used:

• as a constituent in the preparation of liquid desiccant solutions
• as a precipitating agent and additive in protein crystallization
• as a representative biocompatible polymer to decipher its interactions with cellular system at molecular level

Packaging

250 g

1 kg

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 281.5 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 138.6 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves