81280
Poly(ethylene glycol)
10,000
Synonym(s):
Polyethylene glycol, PEG
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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level
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
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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.
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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