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Poly(ethylene glycol)

average Mn 300

Synonym(s):

Polyethylene glycol, PEG

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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
25322-68-3
MDL number:
MFCD00081839
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
24852059

form

viscous liquid

Quality Level

200

mol wt

Mn 285-315
average Mn 300

refractive index

n20/D 1.463

pH

6-7 (23 °C, at 10 g/l)

viscosity

5.8 cSt(210 °F)(lit.)

mp

−15-−8 °C (lit.)

density

1.125 g/mL at 25 °C

Mw/Mn

1.1 (typical)

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

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General description

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a hydrophilic polymer. It can be easily synthesized by the anionic ring opening polymerization of ethylene oxide, into a range molecular weights and variety of end groups. When crosslinked into networks, PEG can have high water content, forming "hydrogels". Hydrogel formation can be initiated by either crosslinking PEG by ionizing radiation or by covalent crosslinking of PEG macromers with reactive chain ends. PEG is a suitable material for biological applications because it does not trigger an immune response.

Application


  • PEG modification increases thermostability and inhibitor resistance of Bst DNA polymerase.: This study demonstrates that polyethylene glycol (PEG) modification significantly enhances the thermostability and inhibitor resistance of Bst DNA polymerase, highlighting PEG′s potential in improving enzyme performance for biotechnological applications (Yang et al., 2024).

  • Development of Lyophilized Eukaryotic Cell-Free Protein Expression System Based on Leishmania tarentolae.: The incorporation of PEG in the lyophilization process of a cell-free protein expression system demonstrates its role in enhancing the stability and efficiency of biotechnological workflows (Alfaro-Palma et al., 2024).

  • A comprehensive review on singlet oxygen generation in nanomaterials and conjugated polymers for photodynamic therapy in the treatment of cancer.: This review highlights the application of PEGylated nanomaterials in photodynamic therapy, emphasizing its significance in improving biocompatibility and therapeutic efficacy in cancer treatments (Singh et al., 2024).


Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

428.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

220.00 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Plasticizing collagen hydrolysate with glycerol and low-molecular weight poly(ethylene glycols)
Langmaier F, et al.
Thermochimica Acta, 469(1-2), 52-58 (2008)
Developing perylene diimide based acceptor polymers for organic photovoltaics
Liang Z, et al.
Synthetic Metals, 161(11-12), 1014-1021 (2011)
Anju Singh et al.
Scientific reports, 10(1), 3766-3766 (2020-03-01)
Th17 cells are critical drivers of autoimmune diseases and immunopathology. There is an unmet need to develop therapies targeting pathogenic Th17 cells for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Here, we report that anxiolytic FGIN-1-27 inhibits differentiation and pathogenicity of Th17
Rheological studies of disulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) plasticized with poly(ethylene glycol) for membrane formation
Oh HJ, et al.
Polymer, 55(6), 1574-1582 (2014)
Ofer Beharier et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 117(44), 27319-27328 (2020-10-23)
The recently identified ferroptotic cell death is characterized by excessive accumulation of hydroperoxy-arachidonoyl (C20:4)- or adrenoyl (C22:4)- phosphatidylethanolamine (Hp-PE). The selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) inhibits ferroptosis, converting unstable ferroptotic lipid hydroperoxides to nontoxic lipid alcohols in a tissue-specific manner.
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