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Poly(ethylene glycol)

average MN 35,000, hydroxyl

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:
24887750
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Poly(ethylene glycol), 35,000

form

flakes

mol wt

average Mn 35,000

mp

64-66 °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

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General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a synthetic polymer that is an oligomer of ethylene oxide with properties such as cost efficiency, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility that make it suitable in the production of biomedical hydrogels.

Application

PEG can be used for a wide range of applications in the field of drug delivery, biomedical applications and energy storage systems.

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

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