Polyethylene oxide, M.W. 1,000,000

Description

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

Polyethylene oxide is used as lubricants for rubber molds, textiles, metalworking and ceramics production. Further, it is used in food packaging, water-based paints, polishes, paper coatings, dispersing agents and chemical intermediates. In addition, it is used to impart viscosity to and modify the flow of aqueous solutions.

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 Weight (g/mol): 62.07
• InChI Key: LYCAIKOWRPUZTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethane-1,2-diol
• SMILES: [H]OCCO

• pH: 5 to 7
• Physical Form: Powder
• Molecular Formula: (C2H4O)n
• MDL Number: MFCD01779601
• Merck Index: 14,7568
• Solubility Information: Soluble in organic solvents,aromatic hydrocarbons and water. Slightly soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
• Quantity: 25 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Polyethylene oxide, M.W. 1,000,000

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	500-038-2
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only