81310

Poly(ethylene glycol)

average M_N 35,000, hydroxyl

• Synonym(s): Polyethylene glycol, PEG
• Linear Formula: H(OCH₂CH₂)_nOH
• CAS Number: 25322-68-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081839
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• PubChem Substance ID: 24887750
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Product Name: Poly(ethylene glycol), 35,000
• Quality Level: 200
• form: flakes
• mol wt: average M_n 35,000
• mp: 64-66 °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

Description

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a synthetic polymer that is an oligomer of ethylene oxide with properties such as cost efficiency, hydrophilicity, and biocompatibility that make it suitable in the production of biomedical hydrogels.

Application

PEG can be used for a wide range of applications in the field of drug delivery, biomedical applications and energy storage systems.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 281.5 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 138.6 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves