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P3515

Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(ethylene glycol)

average Mn 950-1,050

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24898420
NACRES:
NA.07

form

waxy solid

mol wt

average Mn 950-1,050

viscosity

17.4 cSt(210 °F)(lit.)

mp

39 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble (PEG is soluble in water approximately 800 mg/ml, 20 °C)

density

1.0926 g/mL at 60 °C
1.0765 g/mL at 80 °C

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

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

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) is a non-toxic and water soluble polymer, which can have the tendency to resist recognition by the immune system.

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

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The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 104(14), 3298-3309 (2000)
"Poly (ethylene glycol)-containing hydrogels in drug delivery"
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J. Controlled Release, 62(1), 81-87 (1999)
"Methoxy poly (ethylene glycol)-poly (lactide)(MPEG-PLA) nanoparticles for controlled delivery of anticancer drugs"
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