Polyethylene glycol 6,000

Description

CAS: 25322-68-3 | (C2H4O)n | 62.07 g/mol

Polyethylene glycol is used in the modification of therapeutic proteins and peptides to enhance its solubility. It is also used in the fabrication of bioactive and immuno isolating barriers for encapsulation of cells. In Gas chromatorgraphy, it is used as a polar stationary phase. It is used as mold release agent and lubricant in fabricating elastomers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 25322-68-3
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 62.07
• MDL Number: MFCD01779601
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 60°C to 63°C
• Merck Index: 14,7568
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and aromatic hydrocarbons. Slightly and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
• Quantity: 250 g
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene Glycol 6000

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H320
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	203-473-3
RTECSNumber	TQ4100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only