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Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(carboxymethyl) ether

average MN 250, cross-linking reagent amine reactive, carboxylic acid

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, Polyethylene glycol 250 diacid, Polyglycol 250 diacid

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Linear Formula:
HOOCCH2(OCH2CH2)nOCH2COOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(carboxymethyl) ether, average Mn 250

form

viscous liquid

Quality Level

mol wt

average Mn 250

reaction suitability

reagent type: cross-linking reagent
reactivity: amine reactive

refractive index

n20/D 1.454

density

1.302 g/mL at 25 °C

Ω-end

carboxylic acid

α-end

carboxylic acid

polymer architecture

shape: linear
functionality: homobifunctional

SMILES string

OCCO.OCC(O)=O

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General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(carboxymethyl) ether has bifunctional carboxylic acid end groups.

Application

Poly(ethylene glycol) bis(carboxymethyl) ether may used as a plasticizer.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

572.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

300 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Life test of DMFC using poly (ethylene glycol) bis (carboxymethyl) ether plasticized PVA/PAMPS proton-conducting semi-IPNs
Qiao J, et al.
Electrochemical Communications, 9(8), 1945-1950 (2007)

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Progress in biotechnology fields such as tissue engineering and drug delivery is accompanied by an increasing demand for diverse functional biomaterials. One class of biomaterials that has been the subject of intense research interest is hydrogels, because they closely mimic the natural environment of cells, both chemically and physically and therefore can be used as support to grow cells. This article specifically discusses poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels, which are good for biological applications because they do not generally elicit an immune response. PEGs offer a readily available, easy to modify polymer for widespread use in hydrogel fabrication, including 2D and 3D scaffold for tissue culture. The degradable linkages also enable a variety of applications for release of therapeutic agents.

Designing biomaterial scaffolds mimicking complex living tissue structures is crucial for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine advancements.

Designing biomaterial scaffolds mimicking complex living tissue structures is crucial for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine advancements.

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