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373001

Poly(ethylene glycol)

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average Mn 4,600, hydroxyl

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24863190
NACRES:
NA.23
MDL number:
MFCD00081839

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Product Name

Poly(ethylene glycol), average Mn 4,600

SMILES string

C(CO)O

InChI

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

InChI key

LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

form

flakes

mol wt

average Mn 4,400-4,800
average Mn 4,600

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viscosity

180 cSt(210 °F)

mp

57-61 °C (lit.)

Ω-end

hydroxyl

α-end

hydroxyl

greener alternative category

Aligned

Quality Level

100

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Application

PEG can be used in the formation of polymeric hydrogels for the formation of biomedical applications.

General description

Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a biocompatible water soluble poly(ether) with low toxicity. It is majorly used as a biopolymer for the surface modification of biomaterials. Its properties include hydrophilicity and non-immunogenicity.
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.

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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MKCM8088
MKCL5491

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Morphology of Photopolymerized End-linked Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels by Small Angle X-ray Scattering
Waters DJ, et al.
Macromolecules, 43(16), 6861-6861 (2010)
Bacterial adhesion is affected by the thickness and stiffness of poly (ethylene glycol) hydrogels
Kolewe KW, et al.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 10(3), 2275-2281 (2018)
Biomedical hydrogels
Burdick JA, et al.
Biomaterials, Artificial Organs and Tissue Engineering, 33(5), 107-115 (2005)
Nano-magnetic particles used in biomedicine: Core and coating materials
Karimi Z, et al.
Materials Science and Engineering Technology, 33(5), 2465-2475 (2013)
Idalis Villanueva et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 5(8), 2832-2846 (2009-06-11)
The pericellular matrix (PCM) surrounding chondrocytes is thought to play an important role in transmitting biochemical and biomechanical signals to the cells, which regulates many cellular functions including tissue homeostasis. To better understand chondrocytes interactions with their PCM, three-dimensional poly(ethylene
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