81242
Poly(ethylene glycol)
tested according to Ph. Eur., 4,000
Synonym(s):
Macrogol 4,000, Polyethylene glycol, PEG
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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Agency
tested according to Ph. Eur.
Quality Level
form
solid
mol wt
3500-4500
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
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
Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a non-toxic water-soluble polymer. PEG term is used for the polymer chains with molecular weights below 20 000, while poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) refers to the higher molecular weight polymers. PEG has various biomedical applications. It forms complexes with α-cyclodextrins. Engineering of PEG hydrogel particles by mesoporous silica (MS) templating method has been reported.
Application
Poly(ethylene glycol) may be used in the following studies:
- For the modification of proteins to form the conjugates having increased circulating life and reduced immunogenicity and antigenicity.
- Preparation of hydrogels useful for the diffusion controlled delivery of proteins.
- Preparation of poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylate (PEGDM).
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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