81323

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether

average M_N 5,000, methoxy, hydroxyl

• Synonym(s): Polyethylene glycol, Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol), Polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether, mPEG
• Linear Formula: CH₃(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• CAS Number: 9004-74-4
• MDL number: MFCD00084416
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24887753
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• product name: Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether, average M_n 5,000
• vapor density: >1 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 0.05 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• form: flakes; powder or crystals
• mol wt: average M_n 5,000
• mp: 60-64 °C
• Ω-end: hydroxyl
• α-end: methoxy
• InChI: 1S/C3H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: XNWFRZJHXBZDAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether (mPEG) is a hydrophilic polymer that is used to control the flexibility of a composite. mPEG can be used for a variety of applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and other biological uses.

Other Notes

Polymer used in the polymer-supported liquid synthesis of oligosaccharides

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 359.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 182 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves