P2139
Poly(ethylene glycol)
average MN 8,000, hydroxyl
Synonym(s):
Polyethylene glycol, PEG
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Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
Product Name
Poly(ethylene glycol), average mol wt 8,000, powder
form
powder
Quality Level
mol wt
average mol wt 8,000
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solubility
water: soluble (PEG is soluble in water approximately 630 mg/ml, 20 °C)
density
1.0845 g/mL at 70 °C
1.0689 g/mL at 90 °C
Ω-end
hydroxyl
α-end
hydroxyl
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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”. PEG is a suitable material for biological applications because it does not trigger an immune response
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Application
Poly (ethylene glycol) can be used in the formulation of the drug to improve its dissolution rate and oral bioavailability.
PEG can be used for the effective isolation of edible nanoparticles (ENPs) which have excellent anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. PEG is a crowding agent and forms a net-like mesh in which nanovesicles are trapped and precipitated. For example, ginger-derived ENPs are isolated using a PEG-based method which is cost-effective compared to ultracentrifugation.
PEG can be used as a precursor to synthesize degradable hydrogels for the controlled release of hydrophilic and high molecular weight pharmaceuticals.
PEG can be used for the effective isolation of edible nanoparticles (ENPs) which have excellent anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. PEG is a crowding agent and forms a net-like mesh in which nanovesicles are trapped and precipitated. For example, ginger-derived ENPs are isolated using a PEG-based method which is cost-effective compared to ultracentrifugation.
PEG can be used as a precursor to synthesize degradable hydrogels for the controlled release of hydrophilic and high molecular weight pharmaceuticals.
Features and Benefits
- Highstructural flexibility
- Biocompatibility
- Amphiphilicity
- Highhydration capacity
- Devoidof any steric hindrance
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
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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D E Corpet et al.
Cancer research, 60(12), 3160-3164 (2000-06-24)
We have previously shown that dietary polyethylene-glycol (PEG) suppresses the occurrence of azoxymethane-induced cancers in an accelerated rat model of colon carcinogenesis. To determine the consistency of this preventive effect, we carried out a long-term study in rats fed the
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