P5402
Poly(ethylene glycol)
average mol wt 1,450
Synonym(s):
Polyethylene glycol, PEG
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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
MDL number:
form
powder, flakes, or chunks
Quality Level
mol wt
average mol wt 1,450
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pH
4.5-7.5
viscosity
26.5 cSt (210 °F)
mp
43-46 °C
solubility
water: soluble (approximately 720 mg/ml, 20 °C)
density
1.0919 g/mL at 60 °C, 1.0761 g/mL at 80 °C
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InChI
1S/C2H6O2/c3-1-2-4/h3-4H,1-2H2
InChI key
LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
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.
Application
- Composite scaffolds for bone regeneration: A study describes the development of a composite scaffold incorporating polyethylene glycol, gellan gum, and hydroxyapatite, with added ginseng derived Compound K, indicating potential applications in bone regeneration (Thangavelu et al., 2024).
- Enhanced wound healing: Research discusses AI-driven optimization of PCL/PEG electrospun scaffolds, highlighting their improved efficacy in in vivo wound healing applications (Virijević et al., 2024).
- Catch and release cryogels: Redox-responsive cryogels made from polyethylene glycol, which can capture and release proteins and cells, suggesting their potential in biomedical applications (Calik et al., 2024).
- Antibacterial hydrogels for wound dressing: A study presents light-degradable nanocomposite hydrogels containing polyethylene glycol, aimed at antibacterial wound dressing applications, demonstrating innovative uses in medical materials (Fang et al., 2024).
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| P5402-2.5KG | 04061836807580 |
| P5402-1KG | 04061834391661 |
| P5402-500G | 04061834391678 |