81280

Poly(ethylene glycol)

10,000

• Synonym(s): PEG
• Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• CAS Number: 25322-68-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081839
• PubChem Substance ID: 24887732
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: solid
• mol wt: 8500-11500
• mp: 62-65 °C
• Ω-end: hydroxyl
• α-end: hydroxyl
• 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 an oligomer of ethylene oxide which is majorly used as a synthetic polymer. Its properties include hydrophilicity, biocompatibility, and low cost that make it useful in biomedical hydrogels.

Application

PEG can be used in a variety of applications ranging from drug delivery, biomedical applications and energy storage.

Packaging

1, 1 kg

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves