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Poly(ethylene glycol)

tested according to Ph. Eur., 6,000

Synonym(s):

Macrogol 6,000, Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Agency

tested according to Ph. Eur.

Quality Level

form

solid

mol wt

5000-7000

solubility

aliphatic hydrocarbons: slightly soluble
organic solvents: soluble

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

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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Application

Poly(ethylene glycol) was used as hydrophilic carriers for characterizing the sirolimus solid dispersion nanoparticles.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a condensation polymer of ethylene oxide and water. It enhances the refolding of extracted proteins. This enables characterization of crystallized proteins.

Preparation Note

Poly(ethylene glycol) dissolves in many organic solvents and is readily soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons. It also slightly dissolves in aliphatic hydrocarbons.

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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J L Cleland et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 267(19), 13327-13334 (1992-07-05)
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) inhibited aggregation during refolding of bovine carbonic anhydrase B (CAB) through the formation of a nonassociating PEG-intermediate complex. Stoichiometric concentrations of PEG were required for complete recovery of active protein during refolding at aggregating conditions. For example
J L Cleland et al.
Bio/technology (Nature Publishing Company), 10(9), 1013-1019 (1992-09-01)
Previous studies on the refolding of recombinant bovine carbonic anhydrase B (CAB) indicated that polyethylene glycol (PEG) significantly enhanced the recovery of active protein by reducing aggregation. To further test the ability of PEG to enhance refolding, three recombinant human
Min-Soo Kim et al.
International journal of nanomedicine, 6, 2997-3009 (2011-12-14)
The aim of this study was to improve the physicochemical properties and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble sirolimus via preparation of a solid dispersion of nanoparticles using a supercritical antisolvent (SAS) process. First, excipients for enhancing the stability and solubility of
Mark A Rice et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 5(1), 152-161 (2008-09-17)
Ultrasound has potential as a non-destructive analytical technique to provide real-time online assessments of matrix evolution in cell-hydrogel constructs used in tissue engineering. In these studies, chondrocytes were encapsulated in poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels, and gel degradation was manipulated to provide
Idalis Villanueva et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 5(8), 2832-2846 (2009-06-11)
The pericellular matrix (PCM) surrounding chondrocytes is thought to play an important role in transmitting biochemical and biomechanical signals to the cells, which regulates many cellular functions including tissue homeostasis. To better understand chondrocytes interactions with their PCM, three-dimensional poly(ethylene

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