Polyethylene Glycol 6000, Flakes, Ultrapure

Description

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

• Differential precipitation of DNA.
• Enhances hybridization rate of nucleic acids.
• Improves efficiency of end-labeling with T4 Polynucleotide Kinase^(1,2).
• Used in ligation of blunt ended DNA.
• Precipitates bacteriophage ± particles and plasmid DNA.
• Used in preparing single-stranded M13 DNA.
• Promotes cell fusion.

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.

• Differential precipitation of DNA
• Enhances hybridization rate of nucleic acids
• Improves efficiency of end-labeling with T4 Polynucleotide Kinase(1,2)
• Used in ligation of blunt ended DNA
• Precipitates bacteriophage &

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
• Synonym: PEG 6000
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• Physical Form: Flakes
• Melting Point: 60°C to 63°C
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• 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	500-038-2
RTECSNumber	TQ3630000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only