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Poly(ethylene glycol)

average mol wt 1,450

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Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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500 g

Estimated to ship onSeptember 23, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$65.30
1 kg

Estimated to ship onSeptember 23, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$123.00
2.5 kg

Estimated to ship onSeptember 23, 2026fromMILWAUKEE

$208.00

About This Item

Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:

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form

powder, flakes, or chunks

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mol wt

average mol wt 1,450

greener alternative product characteristics

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pH

4.5-7.5

viscosity

26.5 cSt (210 °F)

mp

43-46 °C

solubility

water: soluble (approximately 720 mg/ml, 20 °C)

density

1.0919 g/mL at 60 °C, 1.0761 g/mL at 80 °C

functional group

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

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


  • Composite scaffolds for bone regeneration: A study describes the development of a composite scaffold incorporating polyethylene glycol, gellan gum, and hydroxyapatite, with added ginseng derived Compound K, indicating potential applications in bone regeneration (Thangavelu et al., 2024).

  • Enhanced wound healing: Research discusses AI-driven optimization of PCL/PEG electrospun scaffolds, highlighting their improved efficacy in in vivo wound healing applications (Virijević et al., 2024).

  • Catch and release cryogels: Redox-responsive cryogels made from polyethylene glycol, which can capture and release proteins and cells, suggesting their potential in biomedical applications (Calik et al., 2024).

  • Antibacterial hydrogels for wound dressing: A study presents light-degradable nanocomposite hydrogels containing polyethylene glycol, aimed at antibacterial wound dressing applications, demonstrating innovative uses in medical materials (Fang et al., 2024).


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average Mv ~8,000, powder (crystalline)

form

powder, flakes, or chunks

form

liquid

form

powder (crystalline)

functional group

hydroxyl

functional group

-

functional group

-

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

mol wt

average mol wt 1,450

mol wt

average mol wt 200

mol wt

average Mv ~8,000

density

1.0919 g/mL at 60 °C, 1.0761 g/mL at 80 °C

density

-

density

1.27 g/mL at 25 °C

mp

43-46 °C

mp

-65 °C (lit.)

mp

60-63 °C (lit.)


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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