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Sigma-Aldrich

Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

average Mw ~500,000, PDI 3‑4

Synonym(s):

PEOX, POx, PetOx, poly 2-ethyloxazoline, polyethyloxazoline

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[-N(COC2H5)CH2CH2-]n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

solid

mol wt

average Mw ~500,000

viscosity

60-80 cSt, 10 % in H2O

density

1.14 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

PDI

3‑4

InChI

1S/C5H9NO/c1-2-5-6-3-4-7-5/h2-4H2,1H3

InChI key

NYEZZYQZRQDLEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

This Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) polymer is amorphous and water soluble with good temperature stability. Jordan and coworkers showed biocompatibility, no accumulation in tissue, and rapid clearance from the bloodstream. End-group modified poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)s have been conjugated to peptides, and were shown as versatile alternatives to poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) for both protein and small drug conjugation.

Potential substitute for poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone). Adhesion promoter in coatings. Heat sealing and remoistenable hot-melt adhesive

Features and Benefits

Nonionic, water-soluble thermoplastic. Better heat stability than poly(vinyl alcohol). Good melt flow, shear stability and Newtonian characteristics. Water is a room temperature Theta solvent.

Physical form

N-propionyl substituted linear polyethylenimine

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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