Polyethylene glycol (PEG), 50% soln.

Description

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

Polyethylene glycol is used as a thickening agent and gel binder in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as a analytical reagents, substrates, flocculants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, moisturizers, food additives.

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.

Applications
Polyethylene glycol is used as a thickening agent and gel binder in the pharmaceutical industry. It is used as a analytical reagents, substrates, flocculants, dispersants, lubricants, emulsifiers, moisturizers, food additives.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Contains 50% PEG 3350 in 0.1M Lithium Acetate solution, pH 4.9.

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

• Color: Colorless
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 50% PEG in 0.1M Lithium Acetate solution
• Physical Form: Viscous Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene glycol (PEG)

Safety and Handling

TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only