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P3515

Poly(ethylene glycol)

greener alternative

average Mn 950-1,050

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.07
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:
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form

waxy solid

Quality Level

mol wt

average Mn 950-1,050

greener alternative product characteristics

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viscosity

17.4 cSt(210 °F)(lit.)

mp

39 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble (PEG is soluble in water approximately 800 mg/ml, 20 °C)

density

1.0926 g/mL at 60 °C, 1.0765 g/mL at 80 °C

greener alternative category

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) is a non-toxic and water soluble polymer, which can have the tendency to resist recognition by the immune system.
We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an eco-friendly, biodegradable polymer widely used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its non-toxic nature and versatility make it a sustainable choice, derived from renewable resources, contributing to greener product formulations. Click here for more information.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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"Poly (ethylene glycol)-containing hydrogels in drug delivery"
Peppas.AN, et al.
J. Controlled Release, 62(1), 81-87 (1999)
"Biodegradable poly (e-caprolactone)-poly (ethylene glycol) block copolymers: characterization and their use as drug carriers for a controlled delivery system"
Zhou S, et al.
Biomaterials, 24(20), 3563-3570 (2003)
"Poly (L-lysine)-g-poly (ethylene glycol) layers on metal oxide surfaces: attachment mechanism and effects of polymer architecture on resistance to protein adsorption"
Kenausis.LG, et al.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 104(14), 3298-3309 (2000)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
P3515-500G04061834368076
P3515-1KG04061835279012
P3515-250G04061834368069