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8.07484

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Polyethylene glycol

300, for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Poly(ethylene glycol), Polyethylene glycol 300, Polyglycol, Polyethylene oxide, Polyoxy ethylene, PEG 300, PEG

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H(OCH2CH2)nOH
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
13111021
EC Index Number:
500-038-2

vapor pressure

<0.1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

370 °C

potency

28000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>20000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

pH

4-7 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

bp

>220 °C/1013 hPa (decomposes)

mp

-15--10 °C

transition temp

flash point 220 °C

density

1.13 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

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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Application


  • In vitro ventricular shunt material testing model: A study developed an in vitro testing model for ventricular shunt materials, highlighting the utility of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) as an antifouling coating, potentially improving shunt performance in clinical settings (Prindeze et al., 2024).

  • Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties in hydrogels: Research on GelMA-PEG hydrogels incorporated with Imidazolium Poly(ionic liquids) microspheres demonstrated enhanced antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting applications in medical coatings and drug delivery systems (Zhou et al., 2024).

  • Bone regeneration scaffolds: A study described the development of a Gellan Gum, Polyethylene Glycol, and Hydroxyapatite composite scaffold, enhanced with Ginseng derived Compound K, which offers potential applications in bone regeneration and tissue engineering (Thangavelu et al., 2024).

  • Uniform Polyethylene Glycol synthesis: A comprehensive review discussed the advances and challenges in achieving uniform Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), which is critical for its consistency in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications (Bento et al., 2024).

  • AI-Driven optimization of electrospun scaffolds: A study utilized artificial intelligence to optimize PCL/PEG electrospun scaffolds, significantly enhancing in vivo wound healing capabilities, highlighting its potential for medical textiles and tissue engineering applications (Virijević et al., 2024).

Linkage

Replaces: PX1286A-2; PX1286A

Analysis Note

Hydroxyl value: 356 - 394
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.125 - 1.127
Average molecular mass: 285 - 315
Identity (IR): passes test

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

281.5 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

138.6 °C - closed cup


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