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Poly(ethylene glycol)

average MV 8,000, 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:
24852065
NACRES:
NA.23

product name

Poly(ethylene glycol), average Mv ~8,000, powder (crystalline)

form

powder (crystalline)

mol wt

average Mv ~8,000

viscosity

800 cSt(210 °F)(lit.)

mp

60-63 °C (lit.)

density

1.27 g/mL at 25 °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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Application

  • PEG in Targeted Drug Delivery: Investigating the effects of PEGylation on the surface properties of nanoparticles, which plays a crucial role in targeted drug delivery systems (Shi et al., 2021).
  • PEG′s Role in Nanomedicine: Discussing the immunological properties of PEG and exploring its popular role in nanomedicine formulations, with a focus on immunogenic responses (Shi et al., 2022).

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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